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For all design and construct contracts, designs will be detailed to a minimum of 80 per cent full documentation stage, the contractor and HCA will agree on the full extent of the documentation requirements as part of the consultant engagement process and prior to signing a construction contract. All work to comply with relevant Australian Standards, Building Codes and local and state authority requirements.
The structure of the sections is as follows:
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Section summary (Outlines the design intent / what successful implementation looks like)
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Checklist Considerations (Applies to all dwellings)
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High Density Checklist Considerations (Only if there are additional considerations specific to High Density dwellings)
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Low Density Checklist Considerations (Only if there are additional considerations specific to Low Density dwellings)
The building must be detailed with full consideration of the budget/cost plan of the project, addressing all factors including privacy, sun access and control, reflectivity, views, sustainability, wind, durability, and maintenance.
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SDA Checklist Considerations (Only if there are additional considerations specific to SDA dwellings)
There is flexibility for substitutions. However, approval from HCA is required to deviate from requirements and all deviations must be flagged and agreed to prior to tendering.
The lead consultant is responsible for ensuring the documentation is fully co-ordinated. HCA will not be responsible for the cost of variations if they have been covered in this document and not captured by the relevant discipline or have issued confirmation that an omission or substitution has been agreed to. The contractor is also responsible for flagging any discrepancies in relation to this at tender stage.
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Housing Choices Australia | Design Guidelines
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