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Classification
Uniclass 2015 is a unified classification for the UK industry covering all construction sectors.
Definitions
Over 5,700 construction definitions for level of detail and information.
Product data templates
Standardised templates for manufacturers' product information.
Manufactured topsoil are described by characteristics such as supplier, source and texture. An example use may be within a cellular grass-filled paving system.
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NBS Code |
45-40-85/335 Manufactured topsoil |
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Complete this electronic spreadsheet to ensure that your Manufactured topsoils 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 zonal spatial coordination of primary systems / elements.
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.
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.
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.
Complete this electronic spreadsheet to ensure that your Manufactured topsoils 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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | An example value being Free of pests and disease. | |
| Foreign matter | An example value being Visually free of undesirable and potentially injurious foreign matter, including fragments and roots of aggressive weeds, sticks, straw, subsoil, pieces of brick, concrete, wire, large lumps of clay or vegetation, metal objects, plastics, treated wood, textiles, sharp fragments of ceramics and glass, and similar foreign objects. | |
| Contamination - Topsoil and growing medium | An example value being Do not use if contaminated with subsoil, rubbish or other materials that are: corrosive, explosive or flammable; hazardous to human or animal life; detrimental to healthy plant growth. | |
| Contamination - Subsoil | An example value being In areas to receive topsoil or planting media, do not use subsoil contaminated with rubbish or other materials that are: corrosive, explosive or flammable; hazardous to human or animal life; detrimental to healthy plant growth. | |
| Objectionable odour | An example value being Not permitted. | |
| Give notice | An example value being If evidence or symptoms of soil contamination are discovered on the site or in topsoil or planting media to be imported. | |
| Quantity | An example value being Provide as necessary to make up any deficiency of topsoil or growing media existing on site and to complete the work. | |
| Supplier | The Supplier of the Manufactured topsoils. | |
| Source | The Source of the Manufactured topsoils. | |
| Soil textural class - Standard | An example value being To BS 3882. | |
| Soil textural class - Class | An example value being Any class within the acceptable range indicated in BS 3882, Figure 1. | |
| Chemical analysis - Standard | An example value being To BS 1377-3. | |
| Chemical analysis - pH (range) | An example value being 3.5–5.5. | |
| Organic matter by dry weight (nominal) | An example value being Minimum 5%. | |
| Nutrient content | An example value being Minimum index values for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium to be as for BS 3882 multipurpose topsoil. | |
| Crumb formation | An example value being Made up of discernible crumbs. | |
| Stones - Size in any dimension (maximum) | An example value being 20 mm. | |
| Stones - Stone content by dry weight (maximum) | An example value being 1%. | |
| Permitted materials for manufactured topsoil - Permitted materials | An example value being Bark. | |
| Permitted materials for manufactured topsoil - Notice | An example value being Give notice prior to ordering or using permitted materials. | |
| Permitted materials for manufactured topsoil - Declaration of compliance - Materials generally | An example value being In accordance with BS EN 13650. | |
| Permitted materials for manufactured topsoil - Declaration of compliance - Composted materials | An example value being In accordance with PAS 100. | |
| Materials not permitted | An example value being Peat. |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | An example value being Free of pests and disease. | |
| Foreign matter | An example value being Visually free of undesirable and potentially injurious foreign matter, including fragments and roots of aggressive weeds, sticks, straw, subsoil, pieces of brick, concrete, wire, large lumps of clay or vegetation, metal objects, plastics, treated wood, textiles, sharp fragments of ceramics and glass, and similar foreign objects. | |
| Contamination - Topsoil and growing medium | An example value being Do not use if contaminated with subsoil, rubbish or other materials that are: corrosive, explosive or flammable; hazardous to human or animal life; detrimental to healthy plant growth. | |
| Contamination - Subsoil | An example value being In areas to receive topsoil or planting media, do not use subsoil contaminated with rubbish or other materials that are: corrosive, explosive or flammable; hazardous to human or animal life; detrimental to healthy plant growth. | |
| Objectionable odour | An example value being Not permitted. | |
| Give notice | An example value being If evidence or symptoms of soil contamination are discovered on the site or in topsoil or planting media to be imported. | |
| Quantity | An example value being Provide as necessary to make up any deficiency of topsoil or growing media existing on site and to complete the work. | |
| Supplier | The Supplier of the Manufactured topsoils. | |
| Source | The Source of the Manufactured topsoils. | |
| Soil textural class - Standard | An example value being To BS 3882. | |
| Soil textural class - Class | An example value being Any class within the acceptable range indicated in BS 3882, Figure 1. | |
| Chemical analysis - Standard | An example value being To BS 1377-3. | |
| Chemical analysis - pH (range) | An example value being 3.5–5.5. | |
| Organic matter by dry weight (nominal) | An example value being Minimum 5%. | |
| Nutrient content | An example value being Minimum index values for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium to be as for BS 3882 multipurpose topsoil. | |
| Crumb formation | An example value being Made up of discernible crumbs. | |
| Stones - Size in any dimension (maximum) | An example value being 20 mm. | |
| Stones - Stone content by dry weight (maximum) | An example value being 1%. | |
| Permitted materials for manufactured topsoil - Permitted materials | An example value being Bark. | |
| Permitted materials for manufactured topsoil - Notice | An example value being Give notice prior to ordering or using permitted materials. | |
| Permitted materials for manufactured topsoil - Declaration of compliance - Materials generally | An example value being In accordance with BS EN 13650. | |
| Permitted materials for manufactured topsoil - Declaration of compliance - Composted materials | An example value being In accordance with PAS 100. | |
| Materials not permitted | An example value being Peat. |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility performance | The accessibility issue(s) which the object satisfies. | |
| Asset type | An indication of whether the object is fixed or movable. | |
| Category | A classification code, e.g. Uniclass2015. | |
| Code performance | The code compliance requirement(s) which the object satisfies | |
| Colour | Characteristic or primary colour of product. | |
| Constituents | Optional constituent features, parts or finishes. | |
| Description | A description of the type of object to detail any design intent. | |
| Duration unit | Duration of expected life (typical value is 'years') | |
| Expected life | The typical service life of the object. | |
| Features | Other important characteristics or features relevant to product specification. | |
| Finish | Characteristic or primary finish of product. | |
| Grade | Standard grading which the product corresponds. | |
| Manufacturer | Email address for the organisation responsible for supplying or manufacturing the object | |
| Material | Characteristic or primary material of product. | |
| Model number | The product, item or unit number assigned by the manufacturer of the object. | |
| Model reference | The name of the object as used by the manufacturer. | |
| Name | A unique human-readable alphanumeric name that begins with the product type. | |
| Nominal height | Typically the vertical or secondary characteristic dimension. | |
| Nominal length | Typically the larger or primary horizontal dimension. | |
| Nominal width | Nominal width of product, typically the characteristic or secondary horizontal or characteristic dimension. | |
| Replacement cost | An indicative cost for unit replacement. | |
| Shape | Characteristic shape of product. | |
| Size | Characteristic size of product. | |
| Sustainability performance | Description of the sustainability issue(s) which the object satisfies | |
| Warranty description | Description of the warranty content and any exclusions. | |
| Warranty duration (labour) | Duration of labour warranty. | |
| Warranty duration (parts) | Duration of parts warranty. | |
| Warranty duration unit | Duration of warranties (typical value is 'years'). | |
| Warranty guarantor (labour) | Email address for the organisation responsible for the labour warranty. | |
| Warranty guarantor (parts) | Email address for the organisation responsible for the parts warranty. | |
| Asset identifier | The identification assigned to an asset that enables its differentiation from other assets. | |
| Bar code | The identity of the bar code (or rfid) given to an occurrence of the product (per instance). | |
| Installation date | The date that the manufactured item was installed (per instance). | |
| Serial number | The serial number assigned to an occurrence of a product by the manufacturer (per instance). | |
| Tag number | The tag number assigned to an occurrence of a product by the occupier (per instance). | |
| Warranty start date | The date on which the warranty commences. |
