Glazing

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Purpose and Scope

The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that Glazing works and associated materials and fixtures have been fabricated and installed as per the relevant project documentation, Australian Standards and in compliance with other Hansen Yuncken HYer Standards and procedures.

Glazing includes but is not limited to:

  • External glazing
  • Internal glazed partitions.
  • Glazed doors.
  • Louvres
  • Glazing
  • Visual indicators.
  • Glass and coatings

Responsibilities

Project Manager

  • Ensuring design changes are assessed for constructability risks.
  • Ensure any design constructability risks are assessed, controlled, and documented in the Project’s Risk Register.
  • Ensuring any constructability risks identified are communicated to workers performing the work and the HY project team.

HY Project Team

  • Obtaining and reviewing project documentation, drawings, and specifications.
  • Managing workflows to document RFIs and design changes.
  • Managing the project’s document registry and communicating documentation to relevant parties.
  • Communicating requirements for submittals, warranties, and inspection and test plans to Subcontractors and other parties as applicable.
  • Ensure nominated subcontract users are registered in ACC and invited to the Project Profile.
  • Ensuring relevant quality control pre-work checks are complete prior to starting works.
  • Ensuring any applicable hold and witness points are in place and adhered to.
  • Receiving and controlling submittals, warranties, and inspection and test plans.

Subcontractor Supervisor

  • Ensure personnel responsible for using ACC are registered and have means to access the platform via mobile or desktop devices.
  • Ensuring relevant quality control pre-work checks are complete prior to starting works.
  • Ensuring any applicable hold and witness points are adhered to.
  • Providing any required submittals, warranties, and inspection and test plans.

Quality Verification

Hansen Yuncken predominantly utilises Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) to carry out quality control checks and verifications. Subcontractor supervisors or nominated representatives must have a registered Autodesk account and be invited onto the Project Profile by the HY project team. 

The Glazing Checklist in ACC is to be completed prior to and throughout the relevant stages of works. HY representatives are responsible for completing the header and site preparation sections. The subcontractor representatives are responsible for completing their respective sections respectively. All hold points must be adhered to and verified by the HY representative to proceed.

Guidance on the use of software for Subcontractor users can be accessed via the Onboarding Induction and Training Procedure.

Note: Defence Projects and select Government Projects may have unique requirements regarding Quality Control and the use of software packages to carry out verifications.  The agreed methods and software packages will be determined at Project Commencement considering the specific project needs and client requirements.

Preparation

Project drawings and specifications will detail the locations and requirements of the glazing system and materials to be installed. The latest revisions of drawings and specifications are to be referenced for the works, which are to be provided to the subcontractors carrying out the works.

Approvals 

Submittals, samples, and materials are to be identified, reviewed, and approved by the respective responsible parties in accordance with project specifications prior to works beginning. Any changes are to be captured via appropriate channels for the project (e.g., Aconex Workflow) and communicated to workers.

Glazing units, associated fixings, and sealants are to be verified in accordance with the project drawings and specifications.  The following items are to be verified:

  • Provide a sample and confirm approval of each type of glazing as specified (if applicable).
  • Provide a sample and confirm approval of each frame type as specified.
  • Provide a sample and confirm approval of each hardware type as specified.
  • Doors /Windows have been approved for glazing.
  • Balustrade has been approved for glazing.

Materials

The following materials must be verified prior to installing glazing units:

  1. Frame profile and material compliance with AS2047.
  2. Framing type is correct including colour and finish.
  3. Glazing is in accordance with National Construction Code, AS1288 & AS/NZS:2208. Please refer to the Glazing/Window specification.
  4. Glass is in accordance with specified requirements.
  5. Glazing beads / gaskets are in accordance with specified requirements.
  6. Structural Silicone/sealant is in accordance with specified requirements (and complying with ASTM C1184).
  7. Colour matching of glazing panels is in accordance with approved sample/prototype.
  8. Window hardware is in accordance with schedules and approved samples.
  9. All Glazing samples and prototypes have been finalised.
  10. Panels to be kept apart in storage and on an angle and protected.

Installation

The following items are to be confirmed prior to and at the completion of glazing installation:

  1. All Support fixings in place and secured as specified.
  2. Rebate Channel installed, secure and made ready to receive glazing unit.
  3. Glass to metal contact is avoided. Fibre or rubber washers, gaskets etc have been used.
  4. Location Blocks installed as specified to prevent (thermal) movement of glass within frame – to AS1288.
  5. Glazing is free of visible defects – scratches, cracks, chips, flakes, bubbles, delamination, etc.
  6. Glazing has been installed in correct location.
  7. Glazing has not been levered into place using metal bars or screwdrivers – Suction pads have been used.
  8. Penetrations have been installed to correct glazing panels.
  9. Glazing beads/gaskets and sealant appropriately applied in a tradesman like manner.
  10. Glazing is secure – no excessive movement noted.
  11. Supporting Fins/Structures installed as specified.
  12. Standard of finish to specified requirements – glass is free of sealant smears.
  13. Specified glazing protection is in place.

Specifications and Compliance 

Current Project Specifications are to be used to confirm all approvals, samples, and submittals required for the project. Project Specification requirements are to be entered into the Project’s Compliance Schedule. 

The following approvals/samples may be required: 

  • Provide a sample and confirm approval of each type of glazing as specified (if applicable).
  • Provide a sample and confirm approval of each frame type as specified.
  • Provide a sample and confirm approval of each hardware type as specified.
  • Doors /Windows have been approved for glazing.
  • Balustrade has been approved for glazing.

The following supporting documentation or submissions may be required from the subcontractor: 

  • Window installation Subcontractor completed checklist/QC records or ITP.
  • Material Technical Data Sheet.
  • Fire resistance certification has been received.
  • Sealant material compliance certificate/record.
  • Glass compliance certificate/record.
  • Glass performance coating certificate of compliance/records.
  • Photograph of flashing installation.
  • Structural certification for compliance to AS/NZS 1170 (if required).
  • Records of frame profile and material compliance with AS 2047.

Hold/Witness Points to be adhered to throughout works:

  • All Glazing samples and prototypes have been finalised.
  • Frame has been approved for glazing.
  • All Pre-installation activities have Completed; Glazing installation approved to commence.
  • Glazing has been installed to an acceptable standard and in a Tradesman like manner.
  • Doors /Windows have been approved for glazing.
  • Balustrade has been approved for glazing.

Definitions

ITP – Inspection and Test Plan

NCC – National Construction Code

RFI – Request for Information

References

Please refer to the project specification to confirm the relevant standards to comply with. 

  • AS 1288 – Glass in buildings – Selection and installation
  • AS 2047 – Windows and external glazed doors in buildings.
  • AS/NZS 1170.1 – Structural Design Actions – Permanent, imposed, and other actions
  • AS/NZS 1170.2 – Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions
  • AS/NZS 2208 – Safety glazing materials in buildings.
  • AS/NZS 4666 – Insulating glass units.
  • AS/NZS 4667 – Quality requirements for cut-to-size and processed glass
  • AS/NZS ISO 717.1 – Acoustics – Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements Airborne sound insulation.
  • ASTM C1184 – Standard Specification for Structural Silicone Sealants
  • BS EN 1096 – Glass in building. Coated glass.
  • NCC – Volume One, Part B1 Structural provisions, B1F2 Glazing/ B1P3 Glass installations at risk of human impact

Associated Checklists and Documents

  • Glazing Checklist (Autodesk)

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Last Modified: February 17, 2026