Specification for highway works (Amendment October 2022). Series 700 Road pavements - General
MCHW Volume 1 Specification for Highway Works (SHW) Series 700
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
MCHW Volume 1 Specification for Highway Works (SHW)
Abstract
Provides guidance for preparing contracts to be used for construction, improvement or maintenance of trunk roads and motorways. Covers pavement construction, pavement courses, excavation and reinstatement, redundant pavements, flexible pavements, materials testing, sealing systems, and jointed pavements.
History
Replaces MCHW Volume 1 Specification for highway works (SHW). (March 1998 incorporating amendments up to and including October 2022) (NHW, 1992). Manual of contract documents for highway works (MCHW). This is the updated March 1998 edition, incorporating amendments up to and including October 2022. Full amendment details can be found in Specification for highway works (Amendment October 2022). Series 000 Introduction.
Subjects
- Roads
- Contract documents for highway works
- Transport facilities
- Legal issues and management
- Contracts
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
Publisher History
National Highways is a government company, with responsibility for operating, maintaining and improving motorways and major A roads in England. It works with the Department for Transport and was previously known as Highways England and Highways Agency.
Information
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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