- Author
- Gross, J. G.
- Title
- Meeting the Challenges of a Global Market: Construction Standards, Testing and Certification.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Journal
- Construction Business Review, 31-34, March/April 1991
- Keywords
- construction | standards | certification | regulations | competitiveness | EC 92 | product approval | testing
- Abstract
- This article provides information on the rapidly changing global market for construction products and services. Particularly, the unification of the European Community and activities in the development of the EC 92 internal market are discussed. Standards development processes in the United States and internationally are reviewed. The importance of standards as the basis for regulation and commerce makes these activities extremely important for the U. S. design profession and building product producers. Related testing, certification and product approval requirements are reviewed. Recommendations for the U. S. construction community are provided.