A new electrotechnical standards body has been formed to lead the way in the next generation of standardization strategy. The Electrotechnical Standards Strategic Advisory Council will feature key players in the industry to ensure the UK retains its influence over this important area.
The European materials handling federation, FEM, has published new guidelines on the safe use of high performance fibre ropes, made from synthetic fibre, in mobile crane applications.
Only eight out of 173 high-rise tower blocks passed safety tests on aluminium cladding carried out by the Building Research Establishment (BRE), according to the Guardian.
The United Nations’ ambitious strategy to end poverty by 2030 and make significant global social and environmental progress could create almost 380m jobs and opportunities worth $12trn (£9trn) in sectors ranging from affordable housing and energy efficiency to circular economy models and advances in healthcare. In order to do this the UN launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals which are underpinned by 169 targets.
Standards do far more than just help you comply with the relevant rules and regulations. They play a crucial role in facilitating international trade, supporting businesses into export markets by lowering barriers to trade.
BS ISO/IEC 30182:2017 has been developed to address the lack of interoperability of data in cities by creating an overarching framework of concepts and relationships that can be used to describe data from any department.
The government has ordered an independent inquiry to review building regulations after results from safety tests revealed at least 82 residential high-rises use a combination of insulation and cladding that does not adhere to fire safety standards, the Guardian reports.
Climate change experts have urged the UK government to rethink its decision to reject new building regulations that protect buildings from overheating, warning that the number of people dying as a result of heat is set to rise.
