Output Specification: generic design brief and technical annexes
Guidance documents to help with the design and construction of school building projects.
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Guidance for people involved in school building projects. This includes:
- contractors
- technical professionals
- school providers
- local authorities
- dioceses
The Output Specification documents consist of the generic design brief and school-specific brief. They form parts B and C of the employer’s requirements for DfE projects procured through the Construction Framework 2017.
You can also read the ESFA construction framework templates for part A of the employer’s requirements.
For further information please contact: DesignStandards.ESFACapital@education.gov.uk
Last updated 30 November 2020 + show all updates
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Updated ‘Generic design brief’ and annexes 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2F, 2G, 2H, and 2I - changes are described in each document's version history.
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Updated ‘Generic design brief’, annexes 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, and 2I, and ‘Annex 3’ - changes are described each document's version history.
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First published.