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Construction Workforce’s Mental Health: Research and Policy Alignment in the Australian Construction Industry 2023 cover

Version:  2023.  (Current)
Short Description
The Australian construction industry is facing a mental health crisis; poor mental health indicators are significantly higher than the all-industry average. This paper addresses the knowledge gap by reporting the results of a systematic review of peer-reviewed mental health research and reveals significant misalignment between existing research and Australian government regulation.
SAHT-Construction-Requirements-for-Class-1A-Buildings 2020 cover

Publisher
SA Housing Authority

Version:  2020.  (Current)
Short Description
These requirements are additional to the NATSPEC Simple Domestic specification requirements and if differences in interpretation between the two should arise then these requirements take precedence.
SAHT-Minimum-Design-and-Construction-Specification-for-Class-2-Apartment-Buildings- 2018 cover

Publisher
SA Housing Authority

Version:  2018.  (Current)
Short Description
All proposals shall comply with this Minimum Design and Construction Specification (MDCS) together with any additional requirements issued by the Principal with the tender call and any encumbrances, building envelopes, Building Guidelines and Council requirements to which the proposed land is subject.
MICROBIAL CONTROL

Publisher
NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Short Description
This TECHnote discusses the requirements for microbial control in buildings and how these are addressed in NATSPEC.
MECHANICAL SERVICES PIPE AND VESSEL INSULATION

Publisher
NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Short Description
This TECHnote addresses the selection of appropriate levels of insulation for piping, vessels and heat exchangers with curved surfaces.
WATER SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN (WSUD)

Publisher
NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Short Description
Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) integrates planning and design of the urban water cycle, water supply, waste water, stormwater and groundwater management, urban design and environmental protection.
MECHANICAL DESIGN AND INSTALL HVAC CHECKLIST

Publisher
NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Short Description
This TECHnote provides a checklist intended to assist the architect or building designer in the assessment of proposals for the design and installation of HVAC systems.
LIVING WALLS AND ROOFS

Publisher
NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Short Description
This TECHnote highlights design and construction issues for consideration and suggests suitable NATSPEC worksections for the documentation of living walls and roofs.
IMPACT SOUND INSULATION

Publisher
NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Short Description
This TECHnote addresses the use of impact sound insulation in floor systems.
 GRASS SEEDING AND TURFING

Publisher
NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Short Description
This TECHnote provides guidance on the selection of grass seed mixes and turf species for general landscaping for use in 0252 Landscape – natural grass surfaces.