Workmanship on construction sites. Introduction and general principles (+A1:2024)

BS 8000-0:2014

British Standards Institution
Workmanship on construction sites. Introduction and general principles (+A1:2024) Download document

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Current

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Core Supplement

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Abstract

Establishes the general principles for the BS 8000 series of standards covering workmanship in the execution of certain works on construction sites. It looks at issues such as tolerance, accuracy, fit, preparation of materials, interdependencies between trades and draws attention to health and safety issues.

History

Came into effect 31 January 2014. Supersedes BS 8000-0:2014. Partially supersedes: BS 8000-1:1989, BS 8000-2-1:1990, BS 8000-2-2:1990, BS 8000-3:2020, BS 8000-4:1989, BS 8000-5:1990, BS 8000-6:2023, BS 8000-7:1990, BS 8000-8:1994, BS 8000-9:2003, BS 8000-10:1995, BS 8000-11:2011, BS 8000-12:1989, BS 8000-13:1989, BS 8000-14:1989, BS 8000-15:1990 and BS 8000-16:1997+A1:2010. Amendment dated February 2024 - A1. See Foreword for details.

ISBN

9780539176759

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Building foundations/ground floors
  • Legal issues and management
  • Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls
  • Building structure
  • Excavation
  • Site management

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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.

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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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