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In the Built Environment, what we call things is very important. We should be able to communicate with each other accurately and consistently.
For example, we might all think we understand what the word room means, but would we all define it in the same way? Does it mean a space enclosed by four walls? Can an atrium or auditorium count as a room? What about a partially-enclosed terrace?
We all know the importance of independent validation of the quality of your organization. It can help businesses stay competitive and boost reputations.
But what’s the difference between certification and accreditation, two words often used interchangeably? Let’s take a closer look.
Standards have a critical role to play in supporting and enabling the global climate commitment. Now the London Declaration is a commitment by the International Organization for Standardization and BSI to actively factor climate science into the development of standards. It is also a pledge to involve those who are most vulnerable to climate change in the standard development process.
The expert panels on BSI webinars provide valuable guidance and insight on current business issues and the associated standards. Available live or on demand, our webinars are concise, informative and cover what you need to know on a host of hot topics. Why not see whether there is a free webinar that’s relevant for your field?
Smaller firms produce half of business-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But how do you go about reducing those emissions? The Little Book of Net Zero for Small Businesses provides a practical guide to cutting your carbon, whatever the size of your organisation. It’s free to download.
The full transition to UKCA marking has been extended by a year from 1 January 2022 to the same date in 2023. But it is important not to delay to ensure all required products receive the UKCA mark before the revised deadline: 1 January 2023.
As the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated, we can all become vulnerable at any time. As consumers, that vulnerability makes it so much harder to make smart, informed choices. Standards such as BS 18477 can help your organization identify and meet the needs of vulnerable customers. And a new international standard, ISO 22458, is also being developed from this ground-breaking British standard.
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Every month, our BSI Members get the definitive run-down on standards. The monthly Update Standards magazine has all you need to know about new standards, revised ones, withdrawn ones, BS implementations of European standards, new standards started, and standards open to public comment, and more.
