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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?
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.
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Question: Are health and safety issues at risk of being lost in the current financial turmoil?
When business isn't going well - whether it's due to a recession or simply because a company is going through a slow patch - there is a temptation to cut costs by cutting corners. Instead of treating an issue like product and consumer safety as vital to a organization's growth and reputation, it can become just another expense or regulatory requirement.
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