Sustainability in buildings and civil engineering works - General principles

BS ISO 15392:2019

British Standards Institution
Sustainability in buildings and civil engineering works - General principles Download document

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Current

Supplement

British Standards Extra Supplement

Series

BS ISO

Abstract

Sustainable development requires careful consideration of not only buildings and infrastructure, but also products, components, services and processes. The main objectives of sustainable development are to pro-actively and innovatively improve the built environment and the construction sector, to minimise adverse impacts on the environment, society and economic growth and to resolve stakeholder conflicts of interest in planning and decision processes. This document defines, discusses and provides guidance on applying the general principles of sustainability (economic, environmental and social) to building and construction work from a whole life cycle perspective.

History

Supersedes BS ISO 15392:2008.

ISBN

9780580947735

Subjects

  • Environmental planning/land
  • Planning and development
  • Special subject areas
  • Sustainable development
  • Environmental issues/energy

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With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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