Standards

The collaboration writes documents in two forms: Guide specification "S" documents and guideline "G" documents. "S" documents are written in spec language and are intended to be adopted in whole as part of the contract documents. "G" documents are written as references to be used during the design, fabrication and construction processes. All documents represent a consensus of best practices developed by industry. Referencing the document allows for a common language across all stakeholders.

Guide Specification "S" Documents

Guide Specification "S" documents serve as a standard template for contract documents. The Collaboration suggests you use as much of this language as possible, as governed by local statutes and regulations.

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Guideline "G" Documents

Guideline "G" documents contain best practices for the design, fabrication, and construction processes, using a common language across all stakeholders, including engineers, owners, fabricators, and erectors.

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Archived Documents

Some Collaboration guide specifications that have been superseded by newer editions have been archived.  Archived documents may contain obsolete or non-existent references, terminology, policies, and procedures.  They have been provided for historical information only. Although an archived document may still have some relevance, it is recommended that only current Collaboration guide specifications be referenced.

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