BSI Flex Standards have been introduced in order to address this problem. Using an iterative online development cycle, Flex captures emerging consensus on best practice in a format that can be swiftly revised and expanded as the field develops.
Every year on 14 October countries around the globe celebrate World Standards Day, marking our appreciation for the standards that we all rely on and paying tribute to the collaborative efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who develop the voluntary technical agreements that are published as standards.
All new homes in England delivered through Permitted Development Rights will have to meet minimum space standards, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced. Permitted Development Rights are a national grant of planning permission allowing certain building works and changes of use to be carried out without having to make a full planning application. This enables existing buildings to be converted into homes under a lighter-touch 'prior approval' process.
Four out of nine water companies in England are falling short of expected standards, according to an annual report from the Environment Agency. The report rates each company from 1 star to 4 stars, based on a range of measures including serious pollution incidents, pollution per km of sewer pipes and compliance with permits.
David Bell, Director of Standards Policy, BSI provides members with an update on Standards Policy and the future of BSI's relationship with the European Standards Organizations.
Altering current building designs so that they meet 2025 net zero standards would add value and save costs in the longer term, according to a report by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC).
Five great articles you might have missed, updates from BSI and the world of standards, and some fascinating insights from our Knowledge Centre on how standards are developed and how you can get involved
As lockdown eases – or gets reintroduced – organizations are faced with the difficulty of how to do business whilst managing COVID-19 in their workplaces.
BSI’s revised ‘Safe Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic Guidelines’ offers a practical approach for organizations seeking to navigate the changing restrictions and help prevent a second wave of the disease. Free to download, it is aimed at organizations from all sectors and of all sizes.
The latest issue of Standards Outlook explores how standards can help your organization harness the power of digitalization, and includes commentary from industry experts on key topics in the areas of Manufacturing, Built Environment, Medical devices, Energy supply and Blockchain.
Successful standards draw on the widest range of expertise and opinion as possible. At BSI we want young professionals to get involved in standards, to bring their bright ideas and fresh perspectives to the world of standards-making to help shape the future of their sectors.
