The `new approach` construction products directive: its longer term implications for European architects and structural designers

Atkinson, G.

The `new approach` construction products directive: its longer term implications for European architects and structural designers - 1989 - Structural Survey 8(2) Autumn 1989, 134-145(12) .

This paper examines in detail the EEC Directive on Construction Products due to come into operation in June 1991 and its implications for those involved in building design . Considers the essential requirements for health, safety , the environment and energy conservation , the status of Eurocodes , European Standards , EC Conformity Mark , European Technical Approvals and the different national traditions in building regulations . Finally discusses the shorter and longer term implications of the Directive for both the public and private sectors. References.


BUILDING INDUSTRY
SINGLE MARKET