Tag: standard
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How to finish a self build to a professional standard
Building a house is a monumental task and the finishing stages are where it finally starts to feel like a home. The finishing includes the decorations and flooring as well as the fitting out of expensive fixtures and fittings such as kitchens and staircases. But to get these things right, it is all about paying…
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BSI announces consultation for inclusive PPE standard
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced a public consultation that will allow stakeholders to review and provide feedback on its draft standard for inclusive PPE. Through this process, BSI hopes to ensure the standard is relevant, clear and technically accurate – promoting equitable access to safety clothing and equipment. The publication of the standard…
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SweeperSchool.com: The Industry Standard for Training on the Industry Standard
The North American Power Sweeping Association, approved by the American National Standards Institute as a standard developer, offers a series of professional education topics for certification. NAPSA offers a variety of effective training tools available at www.SweeperSchool.com. Among these, we provide Certified Sweeping Operator (CSO) programs tailored for parking lot, construction and municipality sweeping operations.…
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Build UK issues clarification on fire safety standard update
Build UK has issued a statement after a BSI standard update caused confusion among its members. In November, BSI published BS 9991:2024 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings, which supersedes BS 9991:2015. However, the latest version of the standard does not reference the transitional arrangements for amendments to Approved Document…
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How to comply with OSHA’s new PPE standard
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Personal protective equipment has to fit for two primary reasons, according to Jessica Bunting, director of research to practice for Silver Spring, Maryland-based CPWR — the Center for Construction Research and Training. First, to work properly, gear…
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Extending the Open BIM Standard to Serve Permitting
Many developers and building owners feel that regulatory approvals take too much time and effort. This poses a significant delay and risk for building projects. One way to speed up the building permit process is to automate it as much as possible. Because 2D PDF files are limited in their capabilities, several governments are developing…