Standards are vital for quality, safety, and efficiency in construction, but SMEs face significant barriers, such as limited awareness, time constraints, technical complexities, and language difficulties, which make participation in the standardisation process particularly challenging.
EBC co-founded with SMEunited the organisation Small Business Standards (SBS), the European non-profit association co-financed by the European Commission and EFTA Member States to give SMEs a voice in the standardisation process at the European and international level. By monitoring relevant standards, technical committees, and working groups, EBC ensures SME representation through SBS experts and leads the SBS Construction Working Group. Through this partnership, EBC helps construction SMEs access standards-making opportunities, ensuring that standards are developed with consideration for their needs.
Standardisation
The 20th meeting of the Advisory Group on Construction Products (AGCP) and the 17th meeting of the Standing Committee on Construction (SCC), both organised by the European Commission on November...
Standardisation
On 20 November, EBC and SBS successfully concluded the SBS Construction Forum focused on navigating the changes brought forth by the ongoing revision of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Hos...
Standardisation
After four years of absence, EBC and SBS have the pleasure to announce the SBS Construction Forum 2023! This event will happen both in SBS premises in Brussels and online,...
Standardisation
Small Business Standards (SBS), the European association supporting SMEs in standardisation, has released a comprehensive guide titled “Navigating Contradictory Standards for Construction: Guidance ...
Standardisation
Yesterday, the European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) adopted its position on the proposal for a revised Construction Products Regulation (CPR) under t...
Standardisation
Last week, EBC and SBS met with Sara Elfving and Lars Arell, respectively representatives of the Swedish Board of Housing, Building and Planning and Ministry for Rural Affairs and Infrastructure,...
