Tag: standard
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UWE Bristol sets new standard for student accommodation with UK’s largest Passivhaus development
Stuart Brown FCIOB, director – project management at JLL, shares the challenge of creating Passivhaus-certified student housing at Purdown View in Bristol. Working with Stuart and the JLL team on the Purdown View project at UWE Bristol was an absolute pleasure. The team were hugely experienced and helped the UWE project team deliver a world-class…
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BSI publishes ‘landmark’ inclusive PPE standard
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in #PPEthatfits, BSI, CIOB, diversity, Equality, Featured, health and safety, inclusion, People, PPEThe British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced the launch of a new standard for inclusive PPE. The standard – Provision of Inclusive PPE (BS 30417:2025) – aims to help support organisations or individuals involved in the purchase, provision or use of PPE. Earlier this year, BSI opened a public consultation to allow all stakeholders, including end users…
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How the New NAPSA Power Sweeping Standard Protects Contractors from Legal Risk
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Power sweeping and property management companies often encounter safety issues, such as slip and fall accidents, which can result in litigation. These incidents not only pose a risk to the health and safety of individuals but also have significant financial implications for companies. To address these challenges, the North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) has…
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How the New NAPSA Power Sweeping Standard Protects Contractors from Legal Risk
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Power sweeping and property management companies often encounter safety issues, such as slip and fall accidents, which can result in litigation. These incidents not only pose a risk to the health and safety of individuals but also have significant financial implications for companies. To address these challenges, the North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) has…
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What the FEMA Act of 2025 Means for Road Builders: Resilience is Now the Standard
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Last year there were twenty-seven separate weather or climate related disasters which resulted in more than $1 billion in damages. A not insignificant portion of those damages were to essential roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure. States hit hard by these events often expressed criticisms of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and how funds…
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FGIA Updates Aerosol Foam Standard for Window Installation
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification describing the use of aerosol foams developed specifically for application with fenestration products. AAMA 812-25, “Voluntary Practice for Assessment of Frame Deflection When Using Propellant Expanding Foam Sealants for Air-Sealing Rough Openings of Fenestration Installations,” an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the…
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FGIA Releases Update to Solar Reflective Finishes Standard
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification describing the test procedures and performance requirements for pigmented organic coatings applied to aluminum, fiber reinforced thermoset or wood and cellulosic composite profiles for windows, doors, wall panels, skylights, sloped glazing and similar products. AAMA 643-25, Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Solar Reflective…
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Suicide awareness standard: call for construction insights
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a public consultation for a first-of-its-kind standard on suicide awareness. Construction workers are four times more likely to die by suicide than the national average. And, in the past decade, 7,000 construction workers have taken their own lives, according to data published by On The Tools. Men, particularly…
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Why California’s Building Code Sets the Standard for Construction Across the U.S.
Construction professionals carry the critical responsibility of delivering structures that are safe, habitable, accessible and energy efficient. A key component of that responsibility is adherence to current building codes and compliance best practices — both of which are essential for ensuring successful outcomes across every phase of a project. A foundational best practice is maintaining…
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Solar panels will be part of Future Homes Standard, government confirms
The UK government has confirmed that the Future Homes Standard will be published this autumn, making it clear that new homes will require solar panels as standard. The announcement forms part of the government’s wider Plan for Change, aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and lowering energy bills for future homeowners. While many…