Building a more competitive and sustainable construction industry in Europe using BIM standards 

A first milestone in Building Information Model (BIM) in European standardization was reached with the adoption of the first three European Standards. On 26 October CEN/TC 442 on BIM met in Madrid to set the ground for further standardization work in this field.

A way of structuring building information

It refers to the use of a shared digital representation of a built object to facilitate the construction process including buildings, bridges, roads, process plants. BIM facilitates design, construction and operation processes to form a reliable basis for decisions.

CEN/TC 442, which secretariat is held by our Norwegian Member, SN, has for scope to develop methodologies to define, describe, exchange, monitor, record and securely handle asset data, semantics and processes.
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As first action, CEN/TC 442 adopted three International Standards as European ones:

.   EN ISO 16739:2016 (WI=00442002)
Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) for data sharing in the construction and facility management industries (ISO 16739:2013)

.   EN ISO 12006-3:2016 (WI=00442003)
Building construction – Organization of information about construction works – Part 3: Framework for object-oriented information (ISO 12006-3:2007)

.   EN ISO 29481-2:2016 (WI=00442001)
Building information models – Information delivery manual – Part 2: Interaction framework (ISO 29481-2:2012)

Adoption possible thanks to ISO collaboration

The adoption of these standards was made possible thanks to the close collaboration with our international counterpart, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), formalized through the Vienna Agreement.

In particular EN ISO 16739:2016 is essential for the development of future BIM standardization work adding the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) to the CEN catalogue.

Since 19 October 2016 these European Standards are available in our 34 National Standardization Bodies (Members of CEN) for implementation by 30 April 2017.

New standardization work underway

Working Groups are now starting to develop new standardization work to complement the above-mentioned European Standards. Doing so, we can address European specificities such as the Construction Products Regulation (CPR, pdf format).

In the frame of CEN/TC 442 third meeting in Madrid the BIM Community, a Spanish information platform on BIM, interviewed CEN and CENELEC Programme Manager, Alexandre Beltrão, and Tomi Henttinen, representing our Finnish Member SFS within CEN/TC 422. Watch the interview!

The construction industry is one of the largest European industries (10% of the GDP of the EU and 20 million jobs). European standardization through BIM related work makes sure we keep them on track with the digitalization of the world!

Building a more competitive and sustainable construction industry in Europe using BIM standards 

A first milestone in Building Information Model (BIM) in European standardization was reached with the adoption of the first three European Standards. On 26 October CEN/TC 442 on BIM met in Madrid to set the ground for further standardization work in this field.

A way of structuring building information

It refers to the use of a shared digital representation of a built object to facilitate the construction process including buildings, bridges, roads, process plants. BIM facilitates design, construction and operation processes to form a reliable basis for decisions.

CEN/TC 442, which secretariat is held by our Norwegian Member, SN, has for scope to develop methodologies to define, describe, exchange, monitor, record and securely handle asset data, semantics and processes.
Picture copyright Newton @ BIM is More Magazine

As first action, CEN/TC 442 adopted three International Standards as European ones:

.   EN ISO 16739:2016 (WI=00442002)
Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) for data sharing in the construction and facility management industries (ISO 16739:2013)

.   EN ISO 12006-3:2016 (WI=00442003)
Building construction – Organization of information about construction works – Part 3: Framework for object-oriented information (ISO 12006-3:2007)

.   EN ISO 29481-2:2016 (WI=00442001)
Building information models – Information delivery manual – Part 2: Interaction framework (ISO 29481-2:2012)

Adoption possible thanks to ISO collaboration

The adoption of these standards was made possible thanks to the close collaboration with our international counterpart, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), formalized through the Vienna Agreement.

In particular EN ISO 16739:2016 is essential for the development of future BIM standardization work adding the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) to the CEN catalogue.

Since 19 October 2016 these European Standards are available in our 34 National Standardization Bodies (Members of CEN) for implementation by 30 April 2017.

New standardization work underway

Working Groups are now starting to develop new standardization work to complement the above-mentioned European Standards. Doing so, we can address European specificities such as the Construction Products Regulation (CPR, pdf format).

In the frame of CEN/TC 442 third meeting in Madrid the BIM Community, a Spanish information platform on BIM, interviewed CEN and CENELEC Programme Manager, Alexandre Beltrão, and Tomi Henttinen, representing our Finnish Member SFS within CEN/TC 422. Watch the interview!

The construction industry is one of the largest European industries (10% of the GDP of the EU and 20 million jobs). European standardization through BIM related work makes sure we keep them on track with the digitalization of the world!

        为凸显标准在日常生活中所起到的重要作用，美国国家标准学会（ANSI）发布了多种多样标准举措的小册子，手册中归纳了全球和各国通用的一些标准，其中很多被ANSI成员及其认定的标准制定组织执行。截取最新的两条如下：

一、便携式音频设备的通用互连

        在技术专家看来，“便携式音频设备”一词涵盖广泛，它泛指一切可以来回播放录音带或录像带的手持式电子设备。简称PMP，具有多媒体播放功能，因其功能强大，一度非常流行。人们用它阅读电子书、制作相册，收听播客、已下载好的音乐以及调频广播。随着市场对PMP设备需求的增加，消费者和行业人员越加频繁地使用PMP设备。

        新修订的标准为CTA 2017-A-2010 (R2016  便携式音频设备通用互连（之前称作ANSI/CEA-2017-A），该标准规定了设备接头（连接器/连接线）的电气特性和机械特性，众所周知，设备接线往往用于实现家中或车中多媒体系统与手持式设备之间的音频、高清视频、高速USB以及伴随而来的元数据信号、控制信号和电源之间的传输。

        该标准由消费者技术协会（Consumer Technology Association (CTA)）制定，内容包括对旧版ANSI/CTA-2017标准的改动。应用旧版标准的连接器或设备将与使用新版标准的连接器和设备产生不兼容现象。

        消费者技术协会是ANSI的成员，是得到ANSI认可的标准制定组织。作为动态技术行业的推动者，CTA加速了经济增长。CTA通过行业调查，对其成员进行标准化教育；同时通过制定行业标准形成整体性产业。

二、制冷系统及制冷剂命名分类安全标准

        美国加热冷冻及空调工程师协会(ASHRAE)发布报告称，由其编制的冷冻剂分类列表上共有160余种冷冻剂，并且随着行业对新式冷冻剂的需求，这一列表将不断扩大。 ASHRAE 15-2016标准和ASHRAE 34-2016 标准 是美国制冷体系及制冷剂分类和命名安全标准。ASHRAE 34-2016标准为冷冻剂的命名和分类（根据冷冻剂的可燃性和毒性）提供了一个较便捷的方法。而15-2016标准规定了冷冻设备的操作流程。这两项标准均由ASHRAE制定。作为ANSI的成员和冷冻剂制定管理机构，ASHRAE是一个致力于通过可持续性技术改善环境、为人类谋福利的全球性组织。协会及其56000余名成员致力于研发清洁制冷系统、提高资源利用效率，改善室内空气质量。根据协会发布的报告我们可知，不断变化的社会需求呼吁研发和使用新式制冷剂。

Voluntary Standards Cover the Spectrum: from Interconnection for Portable Media Players to Refrigeration Systems

In an effort to communicate the vital role that standards play in daily life, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) publishes snapshots of the diverse standards initiatives undertaken in the global and national standards arena, many of which are performed by ANSI members and ANSI-accredited standards developers. Two of the latest selections follow:

Common Interconnection for Portable Media Players

Technical experts describe “portable media player” as an umbrella term for a variety of handheld devices that play back audio, video, or both. Often abbreviated as PMPs, these popular consumer devices have a range of abilities and, due to multimedia playback capabilities, are often used by consumers to read e-books, to organize photo albums, and to access stored music, podcasts, and FM radio. As the demand for PMP interconnectivity rises, so do the possibilities for the consumers and industries that utilize these devices on a regular basis.

The revised standard CTA 2017-A-2010 (R2016), Common Interconnection for Portable Media Players(formerly known as ANSI/CEA-2017-A), defines electrical and mechanical properties for a connector that will pass audio, high definition video, high speed/superspeed Universal Serial Bus (USB) and associated metadata signals, control signals, and power between portable electronic devices and in-home and in-vehicle audio/video systems.

Developed by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), CTA-2017-A includes significant changes from ANSI/CTA-2017. Connectors and devices implemented using CTA-2017-A may not be compatible with those that use ANSI/CTA-2017.

CTA is an ANSI member and accredited standards developer. As a catalyst to the dynamic technology industry, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) accelerates growth and progress for the fast-paced economy. With leading market research, CTA educates members, and by establishing standards, CTA shapes the industry at large.

Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems and Designation and Classification of Refrigerants

More than 160 refrigerants are maintained under the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE’s) refrigerant classification standard, and this list continues to grow as the industry’s need for new refrigerants surges, the organization reports. Within the ASHRAE Standard 15-2016/ASHRAE Standard 34-2016 package, Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems and Designation and Classification of Refrigerants, Standard 34 describes a shorthand way of naming refrigerants and assigns safety classifications based on toxicity and flammability data. Standard 15 establishes procedures for operating equipment and systems when using those refrigerants. ASHRAE offers the standards as a set.

ASHRAE, an ANSI member and audited designator, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its more than 56,000 members worldwide focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability. It reports how the changing needs of society are creating requirements for new refrigerants to be developed and used.

参考1 国内外儿童用品安全管理标准

有害元素溶出量（欧洲、美国、加拿大、澳大利亚）

分类1：使用后分散成粉末状的固体材质（如粉笔、蜡笔等）

分类2：有流动性或粘性的材质（如肥皂、手指水彩颜料、胶水等）

分类三:固体材质（例：油漆，橡胶、PVC等）

有害元素含量

酞酸盐塑化剂总含量

      ISO 45001“职业健康安全管理体系——要求及使用指南”预计2017年无法出台，国际标准草案第一稿（DIS 1）现在还在修订中。在2015年12月标准草案发布后，在全球范围内共征集3000条意见。2016年6月，PC 283在多伦多召开国际会议，对这些意见进行讨论并投票，但DIS 1并未得到>75%的支持票，因此会议决定，将拟定国际标准草案第二稿（DIS 2）。之后的第一次工作组会议（WG1）将于2017年2月6日至10日在维也纳举行，会议将继续讨论已收集到的相关意见并为DIS 2的制定做准备。因此，DIS 2预计于2017年3月或4月份完成，而标准的最终草案（FDIS）最早也要于2017年10月或11月发布。

      自2013年10月起，职业健康和安全管理体系项目委员会（ISO/PC283）便开始对ISO 45001这项国际标准进行制定，此项标准包括了对职业健康安全管理体系的要求及其使用指南。ISO 45001将像ISO 9001和ISO 14001一样遵循新的高级结构要求。德国方面，NA 175-00-02 AA“职业健康和安全管理系统”的制定工作将由DIN-组织过程标准化委员会（NAOrg）全程参与，并将此标准作为（德国）国家标准（DIN ISO）发布。

澳大利亚标准协会将针对冷压成型的钢结构AS/NZS 4600发布一个公众意见草案。

 草案的主要变化如下:

.第七节的“设计的直接强度法（DSM）”包括有洞部分、非弹性储备能力、剪切和联合行动和更大范围的预审合格部分。

.第八节“测试”已经根据国家建筑规范进行更新。

.新的第九节“火”包括在温度升高的条件下消防保护设施的设计要求。

.新附录B的“结构分析方法”包括一级、二级和高级的结构分析。

.附录D“压曲应力”包括对于局部模式、畸变模式和弯扭模式的所有弹性压曲的要求。

.5.3节的“电力驱动紧固件”包括张力和剪切时对于PAFs的要求。

.修改第五节“连接”包括块剪切断裂和净截面张力以及在剪切和张力条件下的螺钉连接新要求。

此外，AS/NZS 4600草案包含了北美规范NAS S100 2012的最新的研究和澳大利亚与新西兰关于直接强度法、火和结构分析的研究。

公众评论开始于2016年12月16日，结束于2017年3月3日。

草案中的所有标准将听取公众的意见。

结束。

今日，澳大利亚-新西兰自平衡滑板标准正式发布：AS / NZS 60335.2.201-2016，即家用和类似用途电器的安全-2.201部分：电动自平衡个人运输装置的特殊要求。

近年来，电池供电的电动自平衡个人运输装置（也称为滑板）在全世界普及。

AS / NZS 60335.2.201-2016安全标准为供应商、制造商和监管机构提供了明确的标准，确保了澳大利亚市场上销售的产品的安全性能。

维多利亚能源安全局局长保罗.费伦说，自去年年底自平衡滑板出现安全事故后，这一标准的迅速颁布让人感到欣慰。

费伦先生表示，新技术的快速发展和发布给世界各地的监管机构带来了诸多挑战，但是这一新标准的发布为及时做出调整设立了标杆。

“澳大利亚和新西兰的监管机构采用联合标准制定程序，与行业和社区携手合作，引领全球应对这项新技术带来的安全问题。”

 “这一标准的发布受到了热议，被看作是国际合作制定标准的成功标志，这证明了标准的制定能够跟上技术飞速发展的脚步。”

澳大利亚标准协会会长布朗温.埃文斯先生补充说道，“充分地利用标准对于保证产品和服务安全性方面起着至关重要的作用。”

Hoverboard standard published to address safety issues

Today, a new Australian and New Zealand standard for hoverboards was published: AS/NZS 60335.2.201-2016, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.201: Particular requirements for battery powered self-balancing personal transport devices.

In recent years battery powered self-balancing personal transport devices, otherwise known as hoverboards, have grown in popularity across the world.

AS/NZS 60335.2.201-2016 provides clarity to suppliers, manufacturers and regulators to help ensure the safety of products sold on the Australian market.

Director of Energy Safety for Energy Safe Victoria, Paul Fearon, said he was pleased at the prompt development of this standard following the emergence of safety issues late last year.

“The rapid development and release of new technologies presents challenges for regulators around the world, but the publication of this new standard sets a benchmark for a timely, coordinated response.

“Through the joint Australian and New Zealand standards process, Australian and New Zealand regulators have worked together with industry and the community to lead the world in responding to the safety issues presented by this new technology.

“The successful publication of this standard, which is now being discussed and earmarked for adoption at an international level, proves that the standards process can keep pace with the rapid advances in technology,” said MrFearon.

Standards Australia CEO Dr Bronwyn Evans added that “the good use of standards plays a key role when it comes to the safety of products and services.”

New ISO specification for better management of animal welfare worldwide

Protecting an animal’s welfare means providing for its physical and mental needs. The farming of animals is no longer just seen as a means of food production but as an ethical concern.

Consumers are increasingly concerned about the treatment of animals and the well-being of farmed animals is strongly associated with the quality, and even the safety, of food. As consumer awareness of animal welfare issues continues to rise, the demand for products complying with animal welfare standards is growing, giving producers who maintain these high standards a competitive advantage.

Likewise, the food industry is taking more action to better implement animal welfare management. The new ISO technical specification ISO/TS 34700:2016, Animal welfare management – General requirements and guidance for organizations in the food supply chain, will help the food and feed industry to develop an animal welfare plan that is aligned with the principles of the World Organization of Animal Health (OIE) Terrestrial Animal Health Code (TAHC)* and ensure the welfare of farm animals across the supply chain.

ISO/TS 34700 represents the culmination of a joint effort between ISO and the OIE following the cooperation agreement signed in 2011 between the two organizations. The new technical specification is intended to support the implementation of relevant practices to ensure animal welfare in livestock production systems. It will be a way for business operators in the food supply chain to demonstrate their commitment to animal welfare management.

“The first beneficiaries of ISO/TS 34700 will be the business operators of the animal production food chain, including animal farmers, livestock transport companies and slaughterhouses,” says Dr François Gary, Convenor of working group ISO/TC 34/WG 16 that developed the document. “By creating a common vocabulary and a common approach to animal welfare management, this ISO technical specification will improve the needed dialogue between suppliers and customers within the food supply chain, especially between primary production and processing operators. This will be a business-to-business tool.”

ISO/TS 34700 will serve as a helpful tool for the private sector and competent authorities alike to clear up discrepancies in the regulatory framework, especially in developing countries facilitating public-private partnerships for animal welfare policy.

During the development of ISO/TS 34700, special attention was paid to the needs of small companies that make up most of the business operators involved in the animal food supply chain (family farms, small transport companies, small slaughterhouses…). But the document will also act as an international reference for companies involved in the trade of animal products.

Other parties, such as retailers, consumers and NGOs with an interest in animal welfare protection, will be indirect beneficiaries of ISO/TS 34700 as business operators begin to demonstrate their appreciation and commitment for animal health and welfare.

“The ISO technical specification will provide an important framework supporting the implementation of the OIE’s international standards for animal welfare around the world,” says Dr Monique Eloit, Director General of the OIE. “Consistent implementation of humane and ethical rearing conditions for animals provides certainty for farmers and producers, and confidence for consumers.”

The members of SSAFE, a non-profit membership-driven organization that aims to foster continuous improvement and global acceptance of internationally recognized food protection systems and standards through public-private partnerships, supported the development of the technical specification.

“SSAFE supports ISO/TS 34700 for animal welfare as it provides a practical tool for promoting good animal welfare practices for food-producing animals based on OIE principles, and encourages all stakeholders across the food supply chain to observe the OIE animal welfare standards in relation to trade in foods of animal origin,” says Theodora Morille-Hinds, President of SSAFE.

The working group in charge of developing the technical specification brings together more than 130 experts from all regions of the world, with strong participation from developing countries and a broad range of stakeholders (private sectors, competent authorities, NGOs…), providing a representative balance in the search for consensus.

As with all ISO technical specifications, ISO/TS 34700 will undergo its normal systematic review in three years’ time and feedback will need to be organized.

ISO/TS 34700:2016 was developed by ISO working group ISO/TC 34/WG 16, whose secretariat is held by AFNOR, the ISO member for France. It can be purchased from your national ISO member or though the ISO Store.

Five freedoms for animals

The OIE’s guiding principles on animal welfare also mention the universally recognized “Five Freedoms”, stated in Chapter 7.1 of the OIE TAHC, which outline five aspects of animal welfare under human control. The five freedoms for animal welfare, as currently expressed, are:

o    Freedom from hunger, malnutrition and thirst

o    Freedom from fear and distress

o    Freedom from physical and thermal discomfort

o    Freedom from pain, injury and disease

o    Freedom to express normal patterns of behavior