BS 8000-2.1:1990

What is BS 8000-2.1 - Mixing and transporting concrete work about?  

BS 8000-2.1 gives recommendations on basic workmanship and covers those tasks which are frequently carried out in relation to the mixing and transporting of concrete on site. BS 8000-2.1 is applicable only to standard and prescribed mixes as described in BS 5328:2. 

Note: BS 8000-2.1 does not cover special concrete for civil engineering works (see BS 8110 and other specialist codes), ready mixed concrete (see BS 5328), precast concrete (see BS 5328 and British Standards for precast concrete products), and designed or designated mixes. 

Who is BS 8000-2.1 - Mixing and transporting concrete work for?  

BS 8000-2.1 on mixing and transporting concrete work is useful for: 

• Construction industries 
• Civil engineers 
• Contractors 
• Builders 
• Manufacturers and suppliers of concrete mixer 
• Transporters of concrete 
• Mixers of concrete 

Why should you use BS 8000-2.1 - Mixing and transporting concrete work? 

The transportation of concrete from the mixing facility to the construction site is known as transporting the concrete mix. 

BS 8000-2.1 includes: 

• The most frequently required recommendations on workmanship for building work in a readily available and convenient form to those working on-site 
• Assistance in the efficient preparation and administration of contracts 
• Recommendations on how the designer's requirements for workmanship may be satisfactorily realized 
• Definitions of good practice on building sites for supervision and for training purposes 
• A reference for the quality of workmanship on building sites 

Overall, BS 8000-2.1 recommends and gives guidance on basic workmanship for conventional types of building work and also assists you to recognize that design procurement and project information should be conducive to good workmanship on site.