Tag: standard
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Polyglass Roofing Products Meet IBHS FORTIFIED Roof Standard
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, is proud to announce that its roofing systems are now compliant with the FORTIFIED Roof™ standard, developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). FORTIFIED Roof is a national benchmark for storm-ready construction, designed to help buildings better withstand severe weather including high…
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Future Homes Standard delays frustrate housebuilders
Housebuilders across the UK are intensifying calls for clarity on the Future Homes Standard, which ministers originally planned to introduce in early 2025. Extended consultations and shifting timelines have left developers uncertain about how to prepare to build homes going forward, with little information being provided over the scheme. Now industry leaders say the lack…
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New guide helps track carbon to meet UK net-zero buildings standard
Patrick Hayes, technical director at IStructE, added: “Like the creation of the standard, our guide has been a collaborative process, to help readers understand the standard’s purpose – to enable the industry to robustly verify whether UK buildings are net-zero carbon aligned, in line with the UK’s climate targets.” View the original article and our…
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STUDSON Expands into Europe as New Safety Helmet Standard Takes Effect
Safety helmet manufacturer STUDSON is expanding into the European market as the region adopts the new EN 397:2025 industrial head protection standard. The effort will be led by Fabio Berardi, the company’s new European Business Development Director, based in Rome. The move marks STUDSON’s first major push into Europe, where the updated standard requires protection…
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Urgent plan aims to make flood resilience standard in homes
The number of homes at risk of flooding in the UK has reached a record high, with the Environment Agency warning that more than 6.3 million properties could already be exposed. Experts say this figure could climb to one in four homes by 2050 as climate pressures intensify. Now, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)…
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Laing first in construction to achieve group-wide quality standard
Laing O’Rourke’s certified companies include Laing O’Rourke, Laing O’Rourke Delivery, Explore 2050 Engineering (Crown House Technologies), Explore 2050 Manufacturing (Vetter, Expanded Piling, Enterprise Solutions, CEMC) and Select Plant Hire Company. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Cashivo Platform Sets a New Standard for Digital Gift Card Use in Europe
A Simplified Approach to Digital Rewards Managing electronic gift cards has often been associated with clunky platforms and unclear processes. That’s beginning to change with the introduction of Cashivo, a new digital platform created by Redstone Consultants OÜ. Designed for speed, simplicity, and reliability, the service offers users across Europe a way to buy, access,…
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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…