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November 2021 update :

Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works

Published:

Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works: Volume Contents Pages and Volume
Index November 2021 0.0.2, supersedes Manual of Contract Documents for Highway
Works: Volume Contents Pages and Volume Index July2021

SD 1/21 Amendment 3. Implementation of the Specification for Highway Works,
Notes for Guidance on the specification for Highway Works, the highway
construction details and the bills of quantities for Highway works 0.2.1,
supersedes SD 1/21 Amendment 2. Implementation of the Specification for Highway
Works, Notes for Guidance on the specification for Highway Works, the highway
construction details and the bills of quantities for Highway works

Volume 1 November 2021 amendment supersedes July 2021 amendment
Volume 1 Series 0000
Volume 1 Series 0800
Volume 1 Series 1000
Volume 1 Appendix F

Volume 2 November 2021 amendment supersedes July 2021 amendment
Volume 2 Series NG 0000
Volume 2 Series NG 0100
Volume 2 Series NG 0700
Volume 2 Series NG 0800
Volume 2 Series NG 1000
Volume 2 Annex 1

Withdrawn:

Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works: Volume Contents Pages and Volume
Index July 2021 superseded by Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works:
Volume Contents Pages and Volume Index November 2021

SD 1/21 Amendment 2. Implementation of the Specification for Highway Works,
Notes for Guidance on the specification for Highway Works, the highway
construction details and the bills of quantities for Highway works, superseded
by SD 1/21 Amendment 3. Implementation of the Specification for Highway Works,
Notes for Guidance on the specification for Highway Works, the highway
construction details and the bills of quantities for Highway works

Volume 1 July 2021 amendment superseded by November 2021 amendment
Volume 1 Series 0000
Volume 1 Series 0800
Volume 1 Series 1000
Volume 1 Appendix F

Volume 2 July 2021 amendment superseded by November 2021 amendment
Volume 2 Series NG 0000
Volume 2 Series NG 0100
Volume 2 Series NG 0700
Volume 2 Series NG 0800
Volume 2 Series NG 1000
Volume 2 Annex 1


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As advance notice, printed copies of DMRB and MCHW standards will no longer be
available to purchase after 31st March 2022. PDF copies of standards can still
be downloaded from the DMRB pages or MCHW pages as required and the CD
subscription service remains in place. For any queries related to this, please
email standards_enquiries@highwaysengland.co.uk.




WELCOME TO STANDARDS FOR HIGHWAYS

On this site you will find all the essential documents on the the design,
construction and maintenance of highways.

Use the navigation links to access the following:



 * Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)
 * Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW)
 * Interim Advice Notes (IANs)
 * Routine and Winter Service Code (RWSC)
 * Network Maintenance Manual (NMM)
 * Technology Management and Maintenance Manual (TMMM)




DESIGN MANUAL FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES

The DMRB was introduced in 1992 in England and Wales, and later in Scotland and
Northern Ireland. It includes all current standards, advice notes and other
documents relating to the design, assessment and operation of trunk roads,
including motorways.

The DMRB has been developed from many separate series of documents previously
published by the overseeing organisations of England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland. These documents, together with later additions, have been
gathered together in 15 volumes to help road transport professionals meet the
requirements of quality assurance procedures.

Please note: An alpha numeric Index for the complete DMRB can be found in Volume
0 Section 1 Part 1.

A transition document to assist users in moving to the new reference system can
be found here


MANUAL OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR HIGHWAY WORKS

The MCHW, first published in 1992, consists of six volumes including the
administrative procedures for its use, the Specification for Highway Works and
its corresponding Method of Measurement. The MCHW incorporates the requirements
of EU legislation, which are mandatory for all public procurement bodies.





INTERIM ADVICE NOTES

IANs are issued by National Highways from time to time. They contain specific
guidance, which shall be used only in connection with works on motorways and
trunk roads in England, subject to any specific implementation instructions
contained within an IAN.

While IANs must be read together with the DMRB and MCHW for works on motorways
and trunk roads, and may incorporate amendments or additions to documents in
these publications, they are not part of the DMRB or the MCHW.


ROUTINE AND WINTER SERVICE CODE

The term ‘routine and winter service’ is used in this publication to describe
the requirements for the routine maintenance work that is carried out on trunk
roads every winter.

The RWSC replaces Volume 2 of the Trunk Road Maintenance Manual. It covers the
performance requirements for highways and structures and operational winter
service on the motorway and trunk road network. Please note that the RWSC does
not absolve service providers of any of their obligations to comply with legal
and legislative requirements: this publication is designed to ensure compliance
with all relevant standards and codes of practice. Much of the work is covered
by many different types of contracts, including those between managing agents,
contractors, maintenance and term maintenance contractors. Where routine and
winter service activities are not covered by a lump sum payment, the RWSC should
be read together with the Network Maintenance Manual (see below).


NETWORK MAINTENANCE MANUAL

The NMM replaces Volumes 1 and 3 of the Trunk Road Maintenance Manual. It
provides advice, mandatory instructions and guidance on good practice for the
management and provision of the routine and winter service on the trunk road
network. It describes the processes for the management of the maintenance
service including the interface between National Highways, its service providers
and other stakeholders.

The performance requirements for routine and winter service activities on the
trunk road network are included in the RWSC (see above). The NMM, together with
the RWSC, provides advice and guidance to enable service providers to achieve
their performance requirements.


TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

The TMMM sets out National Highways' requirements for the management and
maintenance of traffic technology systems.


TRAFFIC SYSTEMS AND SIGNING PLANS REGISTRY

The TSS Plans Registry at
https://www.gov.uk/traffic-systems-and-signing-plans-registry-how-to-access-documents
contains unpriced National Highways documents in the field of traffic systems
and signing.


FUTURE DOCUMENTS INTRO

Information on forthcoming DMRB and MCHW documents including ISBN, date of
publication and price.


LINKS

A collection of links to other useful sites including the Department for
Transport and National Highways sites, a full list of sector schemes, the
Traffic Signs Manual and www.tsoshop.co.uk where you can buy the publications.


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