Conversion to Eurocodes: ready for action

06 Sep 2010
Topics: Eurocodes, Construction

A set of new Eurocodes is standardizing key aspects of structural design across the European Union, replacing national standards that have been in force for years. The aim is to boost trade across European borders, but are engineers ready to start working with them?

Building change

30 Nov 2009
Topics: Construction, Eurocodes, BS 8902, ISO 15686, LCC, Life Cycle Costing, Sustainability

In the still-turbulent wake of the recession, what new challenges is the construction sector going to face and how do standards fit in? Wilma Tulloch reports.

Finding the right materials

02 Jun 2009
Topics: Construction, Sustainability

In June 2008, the Strategy for Sustainable Construction was launched in the UK. This was a joint industry and government initiative that was "intended to promote leadership and behavioural change, as well as delivering benefits to both the construction industry and the wider economy", according to the UK government.

Building a better future

11 Sep 2009
Topics: ISO 14001, Construction, Environment, Windows

Anglian Building Products (ABP), the business-to-business division of Anglian Windows Ltd, has achieved certification to ISO 14001 Environmental management systems following an audit by BSI.

Building a better future

30 Jan 2009
Topics: Construction

On 10 October 2008, BSI held its Construction Industry Forum, officially launching the "Construction and Built Environment Sector Policy and Strategy Committee".