Designing for material efficiency in building projects. Code of practice for technical design
BS 8895-3:2019
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
BS
Abstract
Provides recommendations for integrating design for material efficiency and implementing into the RIBA Plan of work. Covers the technical design process, actions and outputs, information exchange across design stages, with guidance and tools.
History
Came into effect 30 November 2019.
ISBN
9780580979255
Subjects
- Materials
- Building information modelling (BIM)
- Personnel management/employment
- Designers/design team
- Construction operations
- Legal issues and management
- Computing/IT
- Computer aided design (CAD)
- Special subject areas
- Systemisation
- Environmental issues/energy
- Design work/drawings
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
Publisher History
With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.
Information
NBS
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.
Accuris
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