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EN 1090: New requirements for construction products made of steel and aluminum
The new European standard EN 1090-1 specifies requirements for the manufacturers of structural construction components made of steel or aluminum. Latest by July 1, 2012, these manufacturers must possess a valid certificate, if they wish to offer their products in German and EU markets. The new standard regulates the production of steel and aluminum structures and replaces the hitherto German norms DIN 18800-7 and DIN V 4113-3. “During the transit... [more]
Stewart Milne Construction Delivers Landmark Social Housing in Aberdeen
Stewart Milne Construction has completed work on Aberdeen’s first council housing project in over 30 years. As the first phase of Aberdeen City Council’s new-build social housing programme, the project saw the construction of 85 new homes at three locations across the city. The mission was to create high quality, sustainable and energy efficient 21st century housing which incorporates a degree of flexibility to meet the future needs of tenant... [more]
Desso's AirMaster helps reduce occupational asthma in the workplace
Across the world, the incidence of asthma is on the increase as more people adopt western lifestyles and become exposed to greater numbers of asthmagens. Internationally, there are an estimated 300 million asthma sufferers and, according to the World Health Organisation, some 250,000 people died from asthma worldwide in 2005 alone. Evidence suggests we cannot separate our working lives from the working environment. We respond instinctively t... [more]
Scottish Government should incorporate specific provisions for the construction industry when bidding for public sector contracts
At the moment, there are many different procedures for pre-qualifying to bid for public sector and local authority contracts. They differ between authorities and sometimes even between different departments in the same authority. The Holyrood Parliament has just concluded a lengthy consultation process involving key stakeholders from both suppliers and purchasers within public procurement. Its aim is to deliver a more standardised approach to ... [more]
Reactec's HAVmeters minimise exposure to hand arm vibration syndrome
The hand arm vibration syndrome is one of the biggest risks associated with using hand held vibrating power tools. More commonly known as Vibration White Finger, the disease affects the functionality of blood vessels resulting in symptoms such as numbness or tingling of the fingers, loss of strength in the hands and the cold whitening of the fingertips. The symptoms worsen over time, often becoming permanent. If no action is taken to prevent f... [more]
Other Standards and Legislation news and reviews
FDA bill: changes to FDA drug and device oversight
The Senate passed a mammoth bill Thursday that would reshape how the Food and Drug Administration assures the safety of the drug supply, particularly medicines imported from overseas.
Australian Superfund Managers Face Greater Scrutinty
Legislation to increase scrutiny of Australia's superfund managers has passed its first legislative hurdle, news welcomed by the minister in charge, who has stressed that the reforms will close an important regulatory gap.
Manitoba introduces legislation to eliminate federal-provincial election overlap
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would eliminate the overlap between the 2015 fixed provincial election date and the federal election date.
Egg Farmers Launch New Website in Support of Legislation
ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Egg Producers announced today the launch of www.EggBill.com , an informational website promoting the passage of H.R. 3798, federal legislation that ...
Boulder council shows support for commercial energy-efficiency standards
The idea of requiring commercial properties to meet more stringent energy efficiency standards received a warm reception Tuesday night from the Boulder City Council during a study session on energy and climate issues.
Exotic animal regulations head to Ohio governor
Legislation that would tighten regulations on owning exotic animals in Ohio was headed Tuesday to the governor for his expected signature, months after authorities were forced to shoot dozens of lions, tigers and other dangerous wildlife released from a farm last fall.
Ohio lawmakers OK gambling bill
COLUMBUS -- The fight over giving all 88 counties the ability to designate professionally run card rooms proved too hot to handle Thursday as lawmakers pushed through long-delayed legislation to regulate Ohio's rapidly expanding gambling options.
Russian Parliament Considers New Pilot Training Rules
The lower house of the Russian parliament passed on Wednesday in the first reading amendments to aviation regulations, which establish unified standards of control over pilot training in conformity with international regulations.
SEC-Lehman Probe, Cross-Border Card Fees, Fed Boards: Compliance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigators have concluded their probe of possible financial fraud at Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and determined that they probably won’t recommend any enforcement action against the firm or its former executives, according to an excerpt of an internal agency memo.
California Egg Farmers Welcome New Animal Welfare Legislation
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of California Egg Farmers announced its support for the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 introduced today by Senator Diane ...
