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BSI publishes lower-carbon concrete guidance

BSI has issued new guidance to help construction use sustainable alternatives to Portland cement-based concrete.

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BSI concrete standard changed to promote decarbonisation

The traditional ‘recipe’ for making concrete in the UK has undergone its biggest revision since the 1980s, to help reduce the carbon impact of construction.

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Smart plant: BSI publishes new PAS

Those who specify connected and automated plant (CAP) during construction can now use a PAS from BSI. PAS 1892:2023 reguards the definition and specific use of CAP in construction and…

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Buro Happold’s new RNIB HQ first to adopt neurodiversity standard

The new London headquarters of the RNIB is the first building in the UK to achieve the a new BSI neurodiversity standard, the charity said.

Carbon standard update includes whole built environment sector

BSI has launched an update of its carbon management standard to help all built environment organisations reduce their carbon emissions.

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VolkerWessels firms first to achieve new construction quality standard

VolkerStevin and VolkerFitzpatrick are the first two organisations to achieve a new quality certification designed specifically for the built environment.

Industry input sought for latest value-based procurement standard

The second iteration of the Flex Standard for value-based procurement has been published by the BSI.

Three standards to look out for this year

As the UK’s national standards body, BSI publishes a plethora of standards to support those who operate within the built environment

Neurodiverse standard addresses ‘final frontier’ of inclusive design

A first-of-its-kind standard has been developed for building designers and planners to improve accessibility for neurodiverse people.

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How should you use the new building safety competence standards?

BSI has developed a new suite of building safety standards. Clare Price explains how to use them.

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BSI publishes competence requirements for principal contractors and designers

UK national standards body, the BSI, has published three new standards setting out competence requirements for building safety management.