- Published by:
- Victorian School Building Authority
- Date:
- 28 May 2025
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1. Introduction
Describes the purpose of this document and how it is to be used by project consultants to develop designs for capital projects at Victorian government schools.
2. Education vision and philosophy
Details DE’s vision, values and mission. Helps readers understand the core business of DE and the VSBA, and the need for project consultants to support DE’s vision.
3. Planning
Details the principles that influence the planning stages of school building design. Provides insight to requirements to be considered before the construction phase of capital projects.
4. Special factors
Details special factors that may lead to additional costs or otherwise affect budgets. Special factors should be identified as soon as possible.
5. Technical specifications
Details the minimum performance standards for each element of the building, and describes the execution of key design elements.
6. Building handover and completion
Details commissioning, tuning, operations and maintenance information, and training requirements.
7. Glossary
Explains the meanings of acronyms used in the Building Quality Standards Handbook.
8. Appendix
Appendix A and B of the Building Quality Standards Handbook.
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