This Part of BS 7000 gives guidance on management of the construction design process at all levels, for all organizations and for all types of construction projects. It is intended for those who work in, or interact with, the construction industry. Where general management principles are given, they may be adapted to suit any size of design organization or construction project.
The guidance given covers the management of design activities throughout the life-cycle of a construction project, from the point when the client initiates a project. It does not include any actions taken by the client in reaching a decision to initiate the project, or the factors considered by the client when selecting the most appropriate form of construction procurement.
The management process described in this Part of BS 7000 relates exclusively to purpose-built constructions, equipment and components and is intended to relate to catalogue items and services only in regard to their selection or adaptation to suit a particular purpose.
NOTE 1. Guidance on the design of manufactured products and services is given in BS 7000 : Part 2 and BS 7000 : Part 3 respectively.
NOTE 2. This Part of BS 7000 complements BS EN ISO 9001 : 1994, to which reference should be made.
BS 7000-4:1996 history
0000 BS 7000-4:2013(2014)
2013BS 7000-4:2013 Design management systems. Guide to managing design in construction
1996BS 7000-4:1996 Design management systems - Guide to managing design in construction