Aluminium window walls

		Reference	Notes
	NBS Code	45-25-99/462 Aluminium window walls	-

Level of detail
Level of information

Complete this electronic spreadsheet to ensure that your Aluminium window walls product information meets the requirements of Level 2 BIM. This is important as it will enable your customers to select, specify and use your products within the BIM environment. Once you have completed this template you can host it on your own website or distribute it to your customers. Please note that we do not host completed product data templates within the BIM Toolkit.

Requirement

Graphical representation of element, dimensionally inaccurate.

Purpose of information

To provide a visual indication of proposals at a Concept stage identifying key requirements such as access and maintenance zones etc. Information to be suitable for spatial coordination of primary systems / elements.

Plan

Elevation

Model

2D Section

The above illustrations are for Composite window units from the NBS section Windows and roof opening products. This is indicative of the LOD requirements for Aluminium window walls.

Requirement

Visual information to provide developed principles of the design to a greater level of detail. Developed coordination between all professions. Visual development showing coordination for general size and primary relationships between different elements of the construction. Can form a brief for a specialist sub-contractor or fabricator to progress with their technical design, fabrication and installation. This would be expected to include critical dimensional coordination, performance requirements and qualities of finish.

Purpose of information

To provide a visual representation of proposals, confirming brief for technical Design stage supporting full spatial coordination.

Plan

Elevation

Model

2D Section

Schedule

The above illustrations are for Composite window units from the NBS section Windows and roof opening products. This is indicative of the LOD requirements for Aluminium window walls.

Requirement

Visual information to provide fixed principles of the design supporting procurement. Developed coordination between all professions. Visual representations showing coordination for general size and relationships between different elements of the construction. Graphical representation of system, dimensionally accurate indicating primary performance characteristics. Graphical information represented may alter dependant on visual information to be produced, eg: Scope of work drawings, setting out, floor loading etc Typical / Installation details separately produced linked to model element and adjacent constructions.

Purpose of information

To provide a visual representation of proposals at a Technical Design stage supporting full spatial coordination.

Plan

Elevation

Model

2D Section

2D Detail

The above illustrations are for Composite window units from the NBS section Windows and roof opening products. This is indicative of the LOD requirements for Aluminium window walls.

Requirement

Visual information to provide full information to support construction / installation. Developed coordination between all professions. Visual representations showing final coordination for size and relationships between different elements of the construction. Graphical representation of system, dimensionally accurate indicating primary performance characteristics and sufficient information to support installation. Typical / Installation details separately produced linked to model element and adjacent constructions.

Purpose of information

To be updated during the construction process to reflect the final design, and to provide a future reference to sit alongside the O&M Manuals.

Plan

Elevation

Model

2D Section

2D Detail

Schedule

The above illustrations are for Composite window units from the NBS section Windows and roof opening products. This is indicative of the LOD requirements for Aluminium window walls.

Manufacturer Product Data template

Provide an outline description of the deliverable.

Name	Definition
Description	A description of the type of object to detail any design intent.

Provide an outline description of the deliverable.

Name	Definition
Description	A description of the type of object to detail any design intent.

Provide enough information to allow the selection of the manufacturer product to meet requirements. This information may also be used to replace the installed product during the operation stage of the building's lifecycle. Information covering the execution of the deliverable should also be provided in the associated specification.

Name	Definition
Manufacturer	The Manufacturer of the Aluminium window walls.
Third party accreditation	The Third party accreditation of the Aluminium window walls.
Standards	An example value being BS 4873.
Configuration - Standard	An example value being In accordance with BS 8541-2.
Configuration - Arrangement	The Configuration - Arrangement of the Aluminium window walls.
Dimensions - Standard	The Dimensions - Standard of the Aluminium window walls.
Dimensions - Width and height	The Dimensions - Width and height of the Aluminium window walls.
Performance - Weather performance - UK exposure category	An example value being To BS 6375-1, 800 Pa.
Performance - Weather performance - Air permeability	An example value being To BS 6375-1, Class 2.
Performance - Weather performance - Watertightness	An example value being To BS 6375-1, Class 3A.
Performance - Weather performance - Resistance to wind load	An example value being To BS 6375-1, Class A2.
Performance - Operation and strength characteristics - Standard	An example value being To BS 6375-2.
Performance - Operation and strength characteristics - Requirements	The Performance - Operation and strength characteristics - Requirements of the Aluminium window walls.
Performance - Load bearing capacity of safety devices	The Performance - Load bearing capacity of safety devices of the Aluminium window walls.
Performance - User design standards	An example value being In accordance with BS 8213-1.
Performance - Anti-ligature standard	An example value being In accordance with DHF TS001, level 1.
Performance - Whole window U value	An example value being 0.7 W/mK.
Performance - British Fenestration Rating Council Window Energy Rating	An example value being A.
Performance - Frame to glazing ratio (maximum)	The Performance - Frame to glazing ratio (maximum) of the Aluminium window walls.
Performance - Background ventilation	The Performance - Background ventilation of the Aluminium window walls.
Performance - Acoustic performance rating	An example value being To BS EN ISO 717-1, 34 dB.
Performance - Fire resistance	An example value being To BS 476-22, 30 minutes integrity.
Performance - Fire egress	The Performance - Fire egress of the Aluminium window walls.
Performance - Smoke control	An example value being To BS EN 13501-2, class Sa.
Performance - Door strength and durability	An example value being In accordance with DD 171, Light duty.
Performance - Security level	An example value being In accordance with PAS 23-1.
Framing - Profile - Type	The Framing - Profile - Type of the Aluminium window walls.
Framing - Profile - Thermal break	An example value being Required.
Framing - Profile - Panel thickness range	The Framing - Profile - Panel thickness range of the Aluminium window walls.
Framing - Profile - Sight lines	An example value being 50 mm.
Framing - Finish as delivered - Coating	An example value being Anodized to BS EN 3987.
Framing - Finish as delivered - Colour	The Framing - Finish as delivered - Colour of the Aluminium window walls.
Framing - Finish as delivered - Film thickness (minimum)	An example value being Coating applicator to determine.
Framing - Ventilator	The Framing - Ventilator of the Aluminium window walls.
Glazing or infill - Composition	The Glazing or infill - Composition of the Aluminium window walls.
Glazing or infill - Drained and vented rebate	The Glazing or infill - Drained and vented rebate of the Aluminium window walls.
Glazing or infill - Clips or tape	The Glazing or infill - Clips or tape of the Aluminium window walls.
Beading	An example value being External, clipped.
Sills	The Sills of the Aluminium window walls.
Hardware - Hinges	The Hardware - Hinges of the Aluminium window walls.
Hardware - Securing devices	The Hardware - Securing devices of the Aluminium window walls.
Hardware - Additional hardware	The Hardware - Additional hardware of the Aluminium window walls.
Window operation	An example value being Manual.
Doors - Arrangement	An example value being Double leaf, single action.
Doors - Size	The Doors - Size of the Aluminium window walls.
Doors - Panels	The Doors - Panels of the Aluminium window walls.
Doors - Glazing	The Doors - Glazing of the Aluminium window walls.
Doors - Meeting stiles	The Doors - Meeting stiles of the Aluminium window walls.
Doors - Lippings	The Doors - Lippings of the Aluminium window walls.
Doors - Anti-finger trap jamb	The Doors - Anti-finger trap jamb of the Aluminium window walls.
Doors - Hardware	The Doors - Hardware of the Aluminium window walls.
Fixing features	The Fixing features of the Aluminium window walls.
Installation fasteners	An example value being Carbon steel frame cramps.
Manifestation	The Manifestation of the Aluminium window walls.
Accessories	The Accessories of the Aluminium window walls.

Provide the information specific to the selected manufacturer and product reference. Information covering the execution of the deliverable should also be provided in the associated specification.

Name	Definition
Manufacturer	The Manufacturer of the Aluminium window walls.
Third party accreditation	The Third party accreditation of the Aluminium window walls.
Standards	An example value being BS 4873.
Configuration - Standard	An example value being In accordance with BS 8541-2.
Configuration - Arrangement	The Configuration - Arrangement of the Aluminium window walls.
Dimensions - Standard	The Dimensions - Standard of the Aluminium window walls.
Dimensions - Width and height	The Dimensions - Width and height of the Aluminium window walls.
Performance - Weather performance - UK exposure category	An example value being To BS 6375-1, 800 Pa.
Performance - Weather performance - Air permeability	An example value being To BS 6375-1, Class 2.
Performance - Weather performance - Watertightness	An example value being To BS 6375-1, Class 3A.
Performance - Weather performance - Resistance to wind load	An example value being To BS 6375-1, Class A2.
Performance - Operation and strength characteristics - Standard	An example value being To BS 6375-2.
Performance - Operation and strength characteristics - Requirements	The Performance - Operation and strength characteristics - Requirements of the Aluminium window walls.
Performance - Load bearing capacity of safety devices	The Performance - Load bearing capacity of safety devices of the Aluminium window walls.
Performance - User design standards	An example value being In accordance with BS 8213-1.
Performance - Anti-ligature standard	An example value being In accordance with DHF TS001, level 1.
Performance - Whole window U value	An example value being 0.7 W/mK.
Performance - British Fenestration Rating Council Window Energy Rating	An example value being A.
Performance - Frame to glazing ratio (maximum)	The Performance - Frame to glazing ratio (maximum) of the Aluminium window walls.
Performance - Background ventilation	The Performance - Background ventilation of the Aluminium window walls.
Performance - Acoustic performance rating	An example value being To BS EN ISO 717-1, 34 dB.
Performance - Fire resistance	An example value being To BS 476-22, 30 minutes integrity.
Performance - Fire egress	The Performance - Fire egress of the Aluminium window walls.
Performance - Smoke control	An example value being To BS EN 13501-2, class Sa.
Performance - Door strength and durability	An example value being In accordance with DD 171, Light duty.
Performance - Security level	An example value being In accordance with PAS 23-1.
Framing - Profile - Type	The Framing - Profile - Type of the Aluminium window walls.
Framing - Profile - Thermal break	An example value being Required.
Framing - Profile - Panel thickness range	The Framing - Profile - Panel thickness range of the Aluminium window walls.
Framing - Profile - Sight lines	An example value being 50 mm.
Framing - Finish as delivered - Coating	An example value being Anodized to BS EN 3987.
Framing - Finish as delivered - Colour	The Framing - Finish as delivered - Colour of the Aluminium window walls.
Framing - Finish as delivered - Film thickness (minimum)	An example value being Coating applicator to determine.
Framing - Ventilator	The Framing - Ventilator of the Aluminium window walls.
Glazing or infill - Composition	The Glazing or infill - Composition of the Aluminium window walls.
Glazing or infill - Drained and vented rebate	The Glazing or infill - Drained and vented rebate of the Aluminium window walls.
Glazing or infill - Clips or tape	The Glazing or infill - Clips or tape of the Aluminium window walls.
Beading	An example value being External, clipped.
Sills	The Sills of the Aluminium window walls.
Hardware - Hinges	The Hardware - Hinges of the Aluminium window walls.
Hardware - Securing devices	The Hardware - Securing devices of the Aluminium window walls.
Hardware - Additional hardware	The Hardware - Additional hardware of the Aluminium window walls.
Window operation	An example value being Manual.
Doors - Arrangement	An example value being Double leaf, single action.
Doors - Size	The Doors - Size of the Aluminium window walls.
Doors - Panels	The Doors - Panels of the Aluminium window walls.
Doors - Glazing	The Doors - Glazing of the Aluminium window walls.
Doors - Meeting stiles	The Doors - Meeting stiles of the Aluminium window walls.
Doors - Lippings	The Doors - Lippings of the Aluminium window walls.
Doors - Anti-finger trap jamb	The Doors - Anti-finger trap jamb of the Aluminium window walls.
Doors - Hardware	The Doors - Hardware of the Aluminium window walls.
Fixing features	The Fixing features of the Aluminium window walls.
Installation fasteners	An example value being Carbon steel frame cramps.
Manifestation	The Manifestation of the Aluminium window walls.
Accessories	The Accessories of the Aluminium window walls.

Provide the information specific to the installed deliverable that is required for operation and maintenance. Information covering the detailed maintenance should also be provided in the associated PDF manuals.

Name	Definition
Asset type	An indication of whether the object is fixed or movable.
Manufacturer	Email address for the organisation responsible for supplying or manufacturing the object
ModelNumber	The product, item or unit number assigned by the manufacturer of the object.
Warranty guarantor (parts)	Email address for the organisation responsible for the parts warranty.
Warranty duration (parts)	Duration of parts warranty.
Warranty guarantor (labour)	Email address for the organisation responsible for the labour warranty.
Warranty duration (labour)	Duration of labour warranty.
Warranty duration unit	Duration of warranties (typical value is 'years').
Replacement cost	An indicative cost for unit replacement.
Expected life	The typical service life of the object.
Duration unit	Duration of expected life (typical value is 'years')
Warranty description	Description of the warranty content and any exclusions.
Nominal length	Typically the larger or primary horizontal dimension.
Nominal width	Nominal width of product, typically the characteristic or secondary horizontal or characteristic dimension.
Nominal height	Typically the vertical or secondary characteristic dimension.
ModelReference	The name of the object as used by the manufacturer.
Shape	Characteristic shape of product.
Size	Characteristic size of product.
Colour	Characteristic or primary colour of product.
Finish	Characteristic or primary finish of product.
Grade	Standard grading which the product corresponds.
Material	Characteristic or primary material of product.
Constituents	Optional constituent features, parts or finishes.
Features	Other important characteristics or features relevant to product specification.
Accessibility performance	The accessibility issue(s) which the object satisfies.
Sustainability performance	Description of the sustainability issue(s) which the object satisfies
Code performance	The code compliance requirement(s) which the object satisfies
Serial number	The serial number assigned to an occurrence of a product by the manufacturer (per instance).
Installation date	The date that the manufactured item was installed (per instance).
Warranty start date	The date on which the warranty commences.
Tag number	The tag number assigned to an occurrence of a product by the occupier (per instance).
Bar code	The identity of the bar code (or rfid) given to an occurrence of the product (per instance).
Asset identifier	The identification assigned to an asset that enables its differentiation from other assets.

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