SpecPack

SpecPack has been designed according to the KIS principle: keep it simple. As David Nall explains, “Builders are not impressed by disorderly, long specifications which they cannot understand.” He uses a system that is structured and orderly, in which every trade section has an identical, easy-to-read format. The first SpecPack was published in 1987, and it is now in its 24th Edition.

The system includes about 125 trade sections (consisting of basic data with editing symbols to indicate where variables need to be inserted or deleted), preliminary documents, checklists and some schedules. Hidden text within the document gives extra information to the specifier.

To view the list of included trades click here (PDF 118 Kb).

SpecPack is designed for larger architectural projects, those valued at $3 million or more, where the specification needs to be as clear and concise as possible, and quality control must be at a premium.

SpecPack is not a computer program. It requires word-processing only. It consists of a CD containing simple Word documents for PC or Mac. The trade sections are written in the three-part format developed in the United States by the Construction Specification Institute*.
SPECPACK IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE IN USA.

According to David Nall, “A good specification assumes that a builder and the sub-contractors are skilled; it needs to be as clear and as accurate as the drawings.”

SPECPACK IS NOT AVAILABLE OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA.

Features

• Designed for buildings valued at about $3 million or higher with more than 2 floors;
• Basic data already included;
• 126 trade sections;
• CSI* style 3-part format for each trade section;
• Editing symbols indicating where variables are to be inserted or deleted;
• Hidden text in the documents for extra information to the specifier;
• Preliminary documents;
• Checklists as memory-triggers;
• SpecPack is not a program. It consists of documents prepared in Word for PC or Mac;
• Edition 24 is supplied with documents in both Word 2003 & Word 2007 formats. User Guide has also been updated with instructions for Word 2007;
• CD with a hard copy in a binder with approx 400 pages;
• A spec for a $5 million building would be approx 100 pages long;
• Purchasers of SpecPack own the product. They do not buy a licence;
• SpecPack is updated periodically with updated Australian Standards, new trade sections and revision of data;

* Construction Specification Institute, USA.

The cost to update an earlier version of SpecPack to Edition 24 varies according to which edition needs updating starting at $200 including GST. For a price to update your version of SpecPack, please email info@specpack.com.au

If you would like to download a sample Trade Section, click here (PDF File 369Kb)

To download the Trade Section format, click here (PDF File 15 Kb)

To download the order form, click here (PDF File 131 Kb)

SpeedSpec

SpecPack users requested a spec basis for smaller projects, up to the value of about $2 or 3 million (of no more than 2 floors).

Like its older sibling, SpeedSpec includes basic data, preliminary documents and checklists. There are 74 trade sections, each with its own schedule. All the trade sections are arranged in a single document with a Table of Contents for ease of use.

Features

• Basic data already included;
• 74 trade sections (most are one page long);
• All sections have the same 6 clauses;
• All in a single document with a Table of Contents for ease of use;
• Small amount of hidden text with specifier tips;
• Preliminary documents included;
• Checklists act as memory-triggers;
• Automated table of contents;
• Updated Australian standards with each new edition;
• SpeedSpec is not a program but a document prepared in Word for PC or Mac;
• Available on CD or via email;
• Purchasers of SpeedSpec own the product. They do not buy a licence;
• SpeedSpec is updated annually;
• NEW Due to demand, a folder of Separate Trade Sections has been added where all trade sections are saved as individual files, in addition to their inclusion in the complete master document;
• NEW A folder of Separate Checklists has been included, where all Checklists are saved as a single file with a table of contents as well as being included in the whole document;
• NEW Edition 8 is supplied with documents in both Word 2003 & Word 2007 formats. User Guide has also been updated with instructions for Word 2007;

Earlier versions of SpeedSpec can be updated to Edition 8; the fee varies according to which edition needs updating starting at $230 including GST. For a price to update your version of SpecPack, please email info@specpack.com.au

If you would like to download a sample trade section, click here (PDF File 77Kb)

To download the order form, click here (PDF File 131 Kb)

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