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Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry

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Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry

Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry Introduction

The 6th edition of the Civil Engineering Specification for Water Industry was published in June 2004 and reflects the water industry's requirement for comprehensive, universal and relevant specifications for civil engineering contracts. It applies in England, Wales and Scotland.

The Specification is based on performance requirements allowing the Contractor to decide upon his method of working.

This 6th edition has been rewritten to take account of new European standards and is generic such that it can be used with any type of conditions of contract.

Contents

  • Materials
  • Excavation, backfilling and restoration
  • Concrete and formwork
  • Construction of pipelines, tunnels and ancillary works
  • Building works
  • Testing and disinfection
  • Roadworks
  • Sewer and water mains renovation
  • Tunnelling and shaft sinking work
 

Sister Documents and Companion Websites

In addition to "Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry" a number of sister docuemnts exist for the design and construction of sewers and water mains in new developments.  For sewers these are "Sewers for Adoption" and "Sewers for Scotland".  For water mains they are "Code of Practice for Self-Laying of Water Mains and Services" and "Water for Scotland".  These are all available from WRc.

Companion websites exist for Sewers for Adoption, Sewers for Scotland,  Code of Practice for Self-Laying of Water Mains and Services and Water for Scotland.

Information on the 'WRc Approved' Scheme, which helps manufacturers demonstrate the performance of their products by providing independent certification of products and services for the water industry, can be found on the WRc Approved page.

 

Updating Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI) 6th Edition

The Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry - 6th Edition (CESWI) is widely used across the water industry and covers England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Water UK’s Standards Board has agreed that it is now necessary to update CESWI to reflect new standards and working practices, together with new technologies and more sustainable options. 

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