Built Environment

    Health and safety in tunnelling in the construction industry

    In densely populated areas, using space underground enables us to make the most of our resources. Today, the ground beneath our feet holds a number of things – for example transport lines, storage facilities and living opportunities. As a result, there is a continual demand for tunnels.

    Published date:

    24/12/2019


    ISO updates global standard for sustainability in construction

    The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has revised and updated its International Standard for sustainability in the construction sector.

    Published date:

    23/12/2019


    Ofwat tells water firms to invest more and cut customer bills

    Ofwat has told water companies in England and Wales to increase their investment in order to improve services for customers and the natural environment.

    Published date:

    20/12/2019


    Director's update: what's happening with standards in 2019 and 2020?

    As we rapidly approach the end of another extremely busy year for BSI, the BSI Knowledge team and the world of international standards, I'd like to share with you some important achievements and updates from 2019 and to look forward to what's in store for standards in 2020.

    Published date:

    20/12/2019


    The new ISO 56000 family of standards on innovation management

    Business and academic literature points to conflicting, confusing and/or proprietary ways of carrying out innovation activities. So the question is how do you get the most value from your innovation activities?

    Published date:

    28/11/2019


    Tackling the skills crisis: seven facts to help transform your business training

    As many companies don’t know how to reskill, upskill and organize cost-effective ways to integrate learning and upskilling with their business operations, BSI has created PD 76006:2017, Guide to learning and development.

    Published date:

    28/11/2019


    How can the manufacturing sector embrace digital technology?

    The Made Smarter Review suggests that many manufacturers are still in the preparation stage of their digital transformation, which begins at assessing digital readiness. Accurately accessing the digital readiness of your business will provide crucial insight to inform your digital transformation strategy. For many businesses, it’s a case of ‘where do we start?’

    Published date:

    27/11/2019


    Today's information security landscape and how to mitigate risk in your systems

    Today's information security landscape is evolving at breakneck speed. Not only is the volume of data ever growing but so is the range of devices that can be networked, also known as the Internet of Things. That means a greater potential for cyber-breaches and more far-reaching consequences if those breaches occur.

    Published date:

    27/11/2019


    Revised hot rolled steel standards: their strength within the manufacturing sector

    For the first time since 2004, five parts of the EN 10025 series have been revised – this is the series of standards on the topic of hot rolled products of structural steels. What is the purpose of this material and why does it matter to the construction and manufacturing industries?

    Published date:

    27/11/2019


    Ten applications of body worn video to help private companies

    In this article we explore 10 examples of the usual and unusual ways that companies are using BWV and how applicable BWV is for use by the private sector's suppliers and procurers.

    Published date:

    27/11/2019