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Masterspec STANDARD
The specification system for commercial, industrial and larger residential projects


DESIGN
Designed by experts	The Masterspec Standard system has been designed by experts, specifically for the New Zealand construction industry. The system provides preformatted libraries of specification clauses, rather than complete standard specifications. The clauses are short, the language concise.

Typical Users	Designers of larger building projects
Typical Project	Residential and most commercial and industrial projects
Complexity	Suitable for technically complex projects
Project Value	Suitable for projects over $500,000
These are guidelines only. Selecting the right specification system is an important risk management decision.


STRUCTURE
Over 460 technical work sections	Standard includes a cover sheet and index, general sections for most common conditions of contract, and some 460 technical work sections.
CBI classification and coding	The structure of Standard follows CBI, the classification and coding system established by ACBINZ (the Association for Co-ordinated Building Information in New Zealand) Clauses appear under 4 division headings: GENERAL, PRODUCTS, EXECUTION and SELECTIONS.
Legal-decimal clause numbering	Both section divisions and individual clauses employ the legal-decimal numbering system.
Generic and branded options	Clauses are generic, but there is the option of specifying by brand. A range of special branded sections are also provided.
Consistent format	All Masterspec work sections are presented in the same consistent manner. Work sections from Masterspec Basic may with due care, be used in conjunction with Masterspec Standard.

SERVICES
Annual updates	Data is reviewed and updated annually. Interim updates are provided when required. Change to data is triggered by: changes to legislation, Standards or regulations changes to the NZ Building Code documents changes in the preferred approach to technical issues changes to work practices the availability of new materials or products subscriber requests for additional coverage
On-going contact with subscribers	Contact with subscribers is encouraged, please contact us via phone, e-mail or Online enquiry form. Masterspec also offers both Technical specification writing and Word workshops, which are held annually.
News Bulletins	These cover items of interest, issues raised by subscribers and details of forthcoming changes.

RESOURCES
Range of electronic formats	Masterspec can be accessed through current versions of Microsoft^® Word for Windows^® and current versions of Microsoft^®Word for Macintosh Link is the Masterspec access and formatting tool. This electronic tool assists specifiers in their efficient assembly and production of project specifications.
Users' Guides	Users’ guides for both PC and Macintosh are available. These guides cover the use of Masterspec within Microsoft® Word.
Guidance Notes	To assist with customising the text, guidance notes are embedded in the work sections.