This section provides designers with up-to-date information on current standards and legislation.
Although there continues to be a transition period, Eurocode 2 replaces all national codes dealing with the design of structural concrete (such as BS 8110, BS 8007, BS 5400 in the UK).
CE Marking
In July 2013, CE marking becomes the legal means for placing mandated products on the market in the UK. To understand which concrete products require CE marking, read more ...
BES 6001 and Responsible Sourcing
The concrete industry is the first industry to link its sustainable construction strategy to BES 6001 and has produced a guidance document that supports the implementation of the standard. Designers can now easily source accredited material and gain maximum credits in sustainability assessment tools such as the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM.
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