What is BS 8587 about?
BS 8587 is a British standard on facility information management and its guidance.
BS 8587 provides owners, operators, tenants, facility managers and property managers with guidance and recommendations in regard to the management of information and data concerning the facilities they own and/or operate.
BS 8587 is applicable to organizations managing an existing facility as well as those planning the delivery of a new facility. Whilst primarily intended for organizations in the private sector, the standard might have benefits for public sector bodies.
Note: BS 8587 does not cover the information and data required to deliver the operational asset, but includes recommended actions to assist in safe, correct, efficient and effective operation of the asset.
Who is BS 8587 for?
BS 8587 on a guide to facility information management is useful for: 
- Owners of the facility
- Operators of the facility
- Tenants
- Facility managers
- Property managers
Why should you use BS 8587?
The efficient and effective management of facility-related information is necessary for owners and operators in order to comply with requirements of the organization and financial obligations and duties, as well as being able to derive optimal use and benefit from their facilities. The breadth of information to be managed can be substantial and demands a structured approach to its collection, maintenance, updating, communication and control.
The purpose of BS 8587 is to assist with the identification, structuring and compilation of information and data required for a wide range of purposes and needs. These requirements can take the form of a facility handbook containing legal, commercial, financial, technical and managerial information which is made available to personnel with the appropriate authority.
Use of the guidance given in BS 8587 for guidance and recommendations in regard to the management of information for facility, can help increase efficiency and also be taken as an indication of good practice.
