BS 8004

BS 8004 is a British standard that provides guidance on designing and constructing safe, durable, and accessible timber buildings, mainly focusing on offices, retail, and commercial structures. It covers best practices for ensuring structural integrity, fire safety, and sustainability when using timber as the main building material. The standard helps architects, engineers, and builders ensure their projects meet quality and safety requirements, promoting environmentally friendly construction while maintaining high standards of performance and readability.