Model Preambles for Trades

Question 1

Purpose of Preambles for Trades

(ASAQS)

Answer 1

1. Items that occur in the preambles are not priced directly
2. To reduce the need for long descriptions in the BOQ
3. Preambles clauses are intended to cover the standard workmanship and materials encountered in the majority of projects

Question 2

Supplementary Preambles

Answer 2

• Supplementary clauses of a general nature that practitioners may deem necessary to cover their own individual requirements
• Additional clauses relating to specific materials in a project and not covered by the Model Preambles
• Amendments to anything contained in the Model Preambles