This specification covers the principles, general responsibilities and requirements applicable to the construction or fabrication and erection of a structure or group of structures in concrete (cast-in-situ, precast or prestressed), steel, aluminium or structural timber. NOTE
a) Terminology used throughout the standardized specifications is explained because, in terms of the conditions of contract, the Employer, the Contractor and the Engineer have certain rights and obligations that can be exercised most equitably when all parties have a clear understanding of the operations that are covered by each item in the schedule of quantities. As this specification is applicable only to construction, on a prepared site or foundations, of a structure or group of structures that fall within a single work classification (see Annexure A to Part 1 of SABS 0120), only one item is scheduled to cover the cost of the Contractor's obligations of a preliminary and general nature.
b) The standards referred to in the specification are listed in Appendix A.