By this article we provide information to owners of all Budget Accommodation Buildings (BABs) to develop and implement Fire Safety Management Plans (FSMP), under the fire safety legislation. The guideline is also intended to assist building owners, local government officers, fire officers, consultants and designers in understanding the features of a FSMP. On 1 July […]
At the request of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development a global survey has been carried out to determine progress towards sustainable management of water resources using integrated approaches. Findings from the analysis of data from over 130 countries show that there has been widespread adoption of integrated approaches with significant impact on development and […]
On the international level ISO (International Organization for Standardization), CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers) are writing standards related to the indoor environment. This presentation will focus on the development of standards for the indoor thermal environment and indoor air quality. In the future, recommendations […]
What should I look for when I have an Inspection need? Many companies provide inspection services, sometimes at what appears to be low cost. However, before commissioning an organization to undertake such work, it is important to consider the risks: Are you confident that the organization has the technical competence to undertake the work in […]
Workplace ethics and behavior are a crucial part of employment, as both are aspects that can assist a company in its efforts to be profitable. In fact, ethics and behavior are just as important to most companies as performance as high morale and teamwork are two ingredients for success. Every business in every industry has […]
What is ISO 26000, and who is it for? For many successful businesspeople – and perhaps for you – being socially responsible is a part of who they are and why they are in business: to provide useful products and services, to provide jobs and development opportunities for their communities, and to gain satisfaction through […]
The escalator or moving walk model you select, will reflect your concept and your individual style. The model you finally select will depend on the capacity requirements of the escalators and moving walks, the location of your installation in particular, the type of weather that it must with- stand and the required performance. On the […]
IBAN details What is the purpose of an IBAN and BIC? An IBAN or International Bank Account Number is your bank account number in a standard, internationally recognized format. Used with the Bank Identifier Code (BIC) it helps international payments to be processed automatically, making them faster and more secure. It also helps prevent payments […]
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 10014:2006 – Quality management – Guidelines for realizing financial and economic benefits, which is based on a “bottom line” that unites top management and the quality manager, and provides guidelines on how to achieve greater profits from this cooperation. These principles are subsequently referred to as “Management […]
The escalator or moving walk model you select, will reflect your concept and your individual style. The model you finally select will depend on the capacity requirements of the escalators and moving walks, the location of your installation in particular, the type of weather that it must with- stand and the required performance. On the […]