Construction

GC 101(NI) General requirements for the Specification for Highway Works

The specification for highway works is the basis of the contract documentation used by the Department forInfrastructure (NI) for new highway construction works and maintenance on the UK Strategic Trunk RoadNetwork.

This document sets out the needs of the Overseeing Organisation with respect to the overarching aspects ofthe specification, product certification and records.
This document covers general aspects of the specification including: Communication, Documentation,Records, UKAS, Quality management, Quality plans, Quality management schemes, Competence, Standardsequivalence (mutual recognition), Designated (Harmonised) standards, Product certification schemes, Productacceptance schemes, EU / UK Technical Assessments, Verification, Verification by the OverseeingOrganisation, Accredited laboratory, Contractor design, Technical approval of highway structures, Temporaryworks.