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Construction Specification This document lists the standards required for building, protection, methods, construction, sizes & fixing details. It spells out the standard of work required. Each area in both the Preliminaries & Construction Specification documents are to be given a 'cost' & included in the Pricing Summary (so you can see an exact, like-for-like comparison between quotations)

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This document is equally essential in helping kennel owners get their build right whether they are using a main building contractor, or are physically constructing the kennels themselves/ bringing in specialist labour for certain elements.

Also helpful: see our Project Management article (Members only) if you need help deciding whether to manage the project yourself, or get an architect/ project manager.

Contents:

1. GROUNDWORK & EXCAVATIONS

   1.1 Overview
   - Ground Conditions
   - Preparatory Work
   - Obstructions
   - Excavations

   1.2 Hardcore
   1.3 Damp Proof Membrane (DPM)

2. CONCRETE WORK

   2.1 Overview
   - In Situ Concrete Construction Generally
   - In Situ Concrete Mixes, Castings & Curing
   - Materials, Batching & Mixing
   - Testing/ Certification
   - Placing
   - Compacting
   - Curing
   - Protection

   2.2 Formwork for In Situ Concrete
   - Loadings
   - Construction
   - Joints in Formwork
   - Inserts, holes & chases
   - Striking

   2.3 Reinforcement
   - Fabric Reinforcement
   - Cleanliness
   - Laps
   - Fixing Generally
   - Cover
   - Spacers

   2.4 Designed Joints in Concrete
   - Accuracy
   - Construction Movement Joints
   - Sheet Joint Filler

   2.5 Worked Finishes to In Situ Concrete
   - Trowelled Finish
   - Mixes Of Concrete For Non – Structural Purposes

3. BRICKWORK & BLOCKWORK

   3.1 Overview
   - General Items
   - Basic Workmanship

   3.2 Cavities, Wall Ties, DPC's, Lintels & Joints
   - Cavities
   - Wall Ties
   - Kennel Dividing Walls
   - DPC's
   - Lintels
   - Joints

4. WOODWORK
   - Carpentry
   - Joinery

5. ROOFING & STRUCTURAL CARCASSING

   5.1 Main Building
   - Trussed Rafters
   - Roof Cladding Specification

   5.2 Polycarbonate To Exercise Runs

6. LININGS
   - Plasterboard Ceiling to Internal Kennel Sections
   - Additional Support
   - Mineral Wool Insulation
   - Plasterboard Finish on Ceilings

7. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
   

   7.1 System of Supply
   - Installation Generally
   - Builder’s Work
   - Cables
   - Installing Cables Generally
   - Protective Conductors
   - Armoured & PVC Cable
   - Cables in Accessible Roof Spaces
   - Fire Protection Cables
   - Equipotential Bonding

   7.2 Consumer Switchgear
   - Main Control
   - Light Switches, Sockets & Spurs
   - Fluorescent Lights
   - External Bulkhead Fitting
   - Ventilation Fans
   - Electric Room Heating
   - Heat Lamp Sockets

   7.3 Fire Detection & Alarm

8. HOT & COLD WATER SUPPLY

   8.1 Installation Generally
   - Supply Connection To Building
   - Hot Water Heater
   - Cold Water Outlets – General Installation
   - Pipelines

   8.2 Plumbing Hints

9. WINDOWS/ DOORS & STAIRS

   9.1 Timber Windows & Doors
   - Ironmongery

   9.2 Loft Ladder
   9.3 Glazing

10. 10. FLOOR FINISHES

    10.1 Vitrified Tiling To Floors
    10.2 Flooring Brief

11. PAINTING & DECORATING

    11.1 Woodwork
    - Preparation
    - Painting

    11.2 Plasterboard Ceiling
    - Preparation
    - Painting

    11.3 Internal Masonry Walls
    - Preparation
    - Painting

    11.4 External Masonry Walls

12. DISPOSAL SYSTEMS

    12.1 Drainage Pipework Below Ground
    - Existing Drains
    - Excavating Trenches
    - Bedding/Jointing
    - Bends At Base of Soil Stacks
    - Water/Air Testing Of Drains
    - Water Testing of Manholes/Inspection Chambers

    12.2 Foul Drainage Above Ground
    12.3 Rainwater Pipework & Gutters
    12.4 Soakaway Systems

13. PAVINGS & KERB EDGINGS
    - Granular Sub Bases For Pedestrian Paved Areas

14. GALVANISED STEEL FOR KENNELS
    - Galvanised Steel Caging
    - Variations
    - Door-Opening Options

15. FIXTURES, FITTINGS & EQUIPMENT
    

    15.1 Kitchen Equipment
    15.2 Hose Reel

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