International standards provide a trusted foundation for innovation, safety, and sustainability in the building and construction sector. From optimizing energy performance and ensuring accessibility to managing facilities and digitizing information, these standards empower stakeholders to achieve efficiency, enhance quality, and collaborate seamlessly across projects and borders by aligning with globally recognized benchmarks.

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Sustainable development for a changing planet

Cities worldwide are in the race to adapt to a changing climate. Everywhere, soaring temperatures fuelled by human-made greenhouse gas emissions are disrupting the delicate balance of our climate systems.

The circular economy: building trust through conformity assessment
Standards and conformity assessment provide assurance on aspects of the circular economy including product lifetime and recyclability, safety and efficiency.
A zero-emissions home built for an exhibition in Trondheim, Norway

Zero-energy buildings
ISO/TS 23764 outlines a step-by-step approach to reduce the energy consumption of buildings and improve sustainability with renewable sources.

Top standards

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ISO 19650-1:2018
Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM)
Information management using building information modelling

Part 1: Concepts and principles

Published
Standard
ISO 4309:2017
Cranes
Wire ropes

Care and maintenance, inspection and discard

Published
Standard
ISO 52000-1:2017
Energy performance of buildings
Overarching EPB assessment

Part 1: General framework and procedures

Published
Standard
ISO 41001:2018
Facility management
Management systems

Requirements with guidance for use

Published
Standard
ISO 21930:2017
Sustainability in buildings and civil engineering works
Core rules for environmental product declarations of construction products and services
Published
Standard
ISO 21542:2021
Building construction
Accessibility and usability of the built environment
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