Design and Specification

This document is under review as some content, such as references to legislation, is out of date; a revised version is in preparation. The general principles it contains still hold good.

Provides professional practitioners with best practice guidance relevant to the tasks and processes of design and specification for small to medium-size construction projects.

Topics addressed include:

• Design and the lead consultant
• Principles behind the role
• Design process management
• Establishing the project
• Outline design and specification
• Preparing for detailed design
• Design production; and
• Towards building occupation