Bulgarian Lab Experts in Construction Propose Update to Standard on Soil Testing

A proposal to update BDS 15130:1980 on soil testing with a circular plate loading method has been submitted to the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS).

Environmental Sustainability in Construction: Italian Guide UNI/PdR 13 Opens for Public Review

A new update to UNI/PdR 13, the guideline for environmental sustainability in construction, is now open for public consultation until March 28, 2025.

How Sweden Leverages Standards to Advance Sustainable Construction

Sweden is strengthening its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector by half within five years, with standardization playing a key role.

Dutch Experts Sought for New European Circular Construction Standards

The European standards committee CEN/TC 350/SC 1 has established five new working groups to develop standards for circular design, material efficiency, and reuse in the construction sector.

Upcoming Guidance to Pave the Way for Emission-Free Construction Sites in Denmark

A new guidance, DS/INF, is being developed to promote emission-free construction sites in Denmark, creating a shared understanding and framework for the industry.

First European Standard for Steel Reuse Marks Milestone for Circular Economy

The first European technical specification for reusing load-bearing steel in construction has been published as CEN/TS 1090-201:2024.

Azerbaijan Adopts Building Information Modeling Standards for Safety in Construction

The Azerbaijan Institute of Standardization (AZSTANDART) has adopted three new state standards for Building Information Modeling (BIM).

EU Adopts Construction Products Regulation with Focus on Digitalization and Circular Economy

The EU has adopted a new Construction Products Regulation, marking a milestone in efforts to modernize and enhance sustainability in the construction sector.

New Macedonian Standard for Concrete Structures Open for Public Review

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has opened a public review for its standard for concrete structures.

BSI Rolls Out New Road Condition Monitoring Standard to Keep UK Roads on Track

BSI has launched PAS 2161, a new specification to standardize the collection of road condition data across the UK.

The Swiss Takeover: How SNV Took the Helm of ISO Wormgearing Standards Committee

The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has assumed the secretariat management of the ISO/TC 60/SC 1 standards committee.

New Guidance Aims to Cut Carbon in UK Concrete Industry

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has released new guidance to help the concrete industry reduce its carbon emissions.