Automotive

    How to keep your company in the game: Obsolescence management

    The pace of technological change today can mean that items become obsolete very quickly, and this process could happen at any stage of their life cycle.

    Published date:

    31/10/2019


    Law Commissions consult on new regulation for driverless vehicles

    The Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission have launched their second consultation into self-driving vehicles, seeking feedback on how the sector should be regulated.

    Published date:

    18/10/2019


    FCA to change rules on car finance commission

    The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning to ban car dealers from taking commission linked to interest rates on car finance.

    Published date:

    16/10/2019


    The unlicensed micro-mobility vehicles on our roads

    Micro-mobility vehicles, also called Personal e-Transporters (PeTs), have zipped up the popularity stakes for short city journeys. What is their legal status, what are their safety implications, and could this be set to change in the near future?

    Published date:

    30/09/2019


    Why projects are including more cross-functional teams

    Silo thinking can be the bane of any organization. It prevents staff from working effectively with one another or with external stakeholders, undermining efforts to reach organizational goals.

    Published date:

    30/09/2019


    3 ways to help your company go greener with BSI

    In honour of having a month dedicated to raising awareness of global climate change, we discuss three ways to get your organization involved.

    Published date:

    30/09/2019


    Social Responsibility and the global supply chain

    More than ever before, corporate leadership teams have a responsibility to consider the broader societal implications of their actions. Regardless of size or sector, social responsibility is something that no organization can afford to ignore. Businesses must act in a way that is ethical, taking into account social, economic and environmental impact – not to mention the conservation of human rights.

    Published date:

    31/07/2019


    Transforming our world: how do we look after our power supply?

    Did you know that all of the world's electricity passes through transformers before it reaches the intended appliance, equipment or machine? Transformers' prime position role in our power supply means they're a key component that needs to continue functioning safely and optimally.

    Published date:

    31/07/2019


    How to keep your stakeholders engaged in infrastructure projects

    Stakeholders: they can make or break your project. If you're leading an infrastructure programme, failure to get stakeholders on side can spell expensive delays. PAS 11007:2019, Stakeholder engagement for infrastructure projects – Specification, was sponsored by Kier Highways to help fill a gap in the market.

    Published date:

    29/07/2019


    Assurance framework aims to build trust in connected vehicle cybersecurity

    A new assurance framework covers the cybersecurity of connected and autonomous vehicles from design to end of life.

    Published date:

    11/07/2019