BS 7000-4:2013

This standard BS 7000-4:2013 Design management systems is classified in these ICS categories:

• 03.100.01 Company organization and management in general
• 91.020 Physical planning. Town planning
• 03.100.70 Management systems

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. The guidance given is applicable to purpose-built constructions, equipment and components. It is intended for those who work in and with the construction industry, particularly designers and those managing design. Where general management principles are given, they may be adapted to suit any size of design organization or construction project. The guidance given is applicable to management of design activities throughout the life-cycle of a construction project, and the principles of the facilities management function.

This part of BS 7000 makes reference to, but does not cover activities prior to client/employer initiation of a project or factors considered by clients/employers when selecting the most appropriate form of construction procurement.

NOTE 1 Guidance on the design of manufactured products and services is given in BS 7000‑2 and BS 7000‑3 respectively.

NOTE 2 This part of BS 7000 complements BS EN ISO 9001.