G-4.1 General
- a) All information listed under G-3.1;
- b) Climatic conditions at site-seasonal variations of temperature, humidity, wind velocity and direction;
- c) Nature of soil. Results of the investigation of sub-soil at site of building or structure;
- d) Accessibility of site and details of power supply;
- e) Whether the steelwork contractor will be required to survey the site and set out or check the building or structure lines, foundations and levels;
- f) Setting-out plan of foundations, stanchion and levels of bases;
- g) Cross-sections and elevations of the steel structure, as necessary, with large-scale details of special features;
- h) Whether the connections are to be bolted, riveted or welded. Particular attention should be drawn to connections of a special nature, such as turned bolts, high strength friction grip bolts, long rivets and overhead welds;
- j) Quality of steel, and provisions for identification;
- k) Requirements in respect of protective paintings at works and on site, galvanizing or cement wash;
- m) Approximate dates for commencement and completion of erection;
- n) Details of any tests which have to be made during the course of erection or upon completion; and
- p) Schedule of quantities. Where the tenderer is required to take off quantities, a list should be given of the principal items to be included in the schedule.
G-4.2 Additional Information Relating to Buildings
- a) Schedule of stanchions giving sizes, lengths and typical details of brackets, joints, etc;
- b) Plan of grillages showing sizes, lengths and levels of grillage beams and particulars of any stiffeners required;
- c) Plans of floor beams showing sizes, lengths and levels eccentricities and end moments. The beam reactions and details of the type of connection required should be shown on the plans;
- d) Plan of roof steelwork. For a flat roof, the plan should give particulars similar to those of a floor plan. Where the roof is pitched, details should be given of trusses, portals, purlins, bracing, etc;
- e) The steelwork drawings should preferably be to a scale of 1 to 100 and should give identification marks against all members; and
- f) Particulars of holes required for services pipes, machinery fixings, etc. Such holes should preferably be drilled at works.
G-4.3 Information Relating to Execution of Building Work
- a) Supply of Materials;
- b) Weight of Steelwork for Payment;
- c) Wastage of Steel;
- d) Insurance, Freight and Transport from Shop to Site;
- e) Site Facilities for Erection;
- f) Tools and Plants;
- g) Mode and Terms of Payment;
- h) Schedules;
- j) Forced Majeure (Sections and provisions for liquidation and damages for delay in completion); and
- k) Escalation Sections.