BS 5964-3 is the third part of the BS 5964 multi-series that discusses building setting out and measurement.
BS 5964-3 identifies and provides guidance in the form of checklists for the surveying and setting-out services that may be required during the development and construction of buildings and ancillary works.
BS 5964-3 is applicable to both new construction and refurbishment projects.
BS 5964-3 on building setting out and measurement is useful for:
Procurement of surveys and measurement services is a long and complex process. It can be exhaustive for the project heads to acquire these services without any clear guidance and they can miss out on important requirements due to the complex and lengthy nature of this process.
BS 5964-3 helps you in specifying the surveying and setting out services required during the procurement of buildings by providing a checklist of the requirements from which selections can be made and to which further items can be added depending on the particular needs of the project.
Overall, the guidelines of BS 5964-3 help you to draft a checklist for the procurement of surveying and setting out services, thereby ensuring efficiency in your construction projects.