BSI Structural Eurocodes Companion

A BSI British Standards product story

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team May 6, 2009

BSI British Standards published a 'companion guide' to the structural Eurocodes - the new pan-European set of standards for designing and building civil engineering works.

The Eurocodes are due to come into force in March 2010 and will replace many existing British standards.

BSI Structural Eurocodes Companion is an unbiased, 56-page guide is written by leading industry experts from the world of standards and further afield.

It delivers practical and timely advice on how the new codes will work and how they might benefit construction professionals.

The Guide covers important issues regarding the structural Eurocodes including:.

* What are the Eurocodes?.

* Why are they so important?.

* Who produced the Eurocodes?.

* What is the target date for their introduction into the UK?.

* Are Eurocodes mandatory?.

* How will they be used?.

Read more and download your complimentary copy.

BSI also launches new Eurocodes website.

BSI's Eurocodes website has been revamped and now features:.

* Information on all of the Structural Eurocodes and which British standards they replace.

* The latest Eurocodes brochure.

* FAQs and details on how to implement the Eurocodes.

* The latest Eurocodes news.

Visit the new Eurocodes website.

Preparing for Eurocodes - Conference and workshop.

Managing the Change.

20-21 October 2009.

CBI Conference Centre, London.

The Eurocodes are coming.

Are you ready?.

If you are involved in the building or design of new structures, attend this new conference and workshop from BSI British Standards to learn how to manage the change to Eurocodes, how they should be implemented in conjunction with each other and how effective use will benefit your business.