1 Scope
This part of BS 8895 gives recommendations for the implementation of actions and outcomes from the developed design investigations in BS 8895‑2, on optimizing material efficiency in production information , such as information models, detailed drawings and material specification and coordination of technical design work undertaken by architects; structural and building services engineers; consultants; and specialist sub-contractors and/or suppliers, as appropriate.
This part of BS 8895 also gives recommendations for the integration of designing for material efficiency into RIBA Plan of Work 2013, Stage 4 ( Technical Design ) [N1]. It provides guidance and case studies on how to implement material efficiency after the completion of the RIBA Plan of Work 2013, Stage 3 (Developed Design) [N1].
This part of BS 8895 is intended to be used by the design team when preparing technical design information that includes proposals for material efficiency .