Eurocodes Plus launches

Eurocodes were first introduced to the UK in March 2010 and present a unified set of standards for the design of buildings and structures. By 2013, they will be a standard part of the Building Regulations.

With that in mind, civil and structural engineers need to know and understand what Eurocodes are available, something that is estimated to cost £16,000 per engineer to implement. In total there are 10 Eurocodes split into 58 parts adopted across all EU member states.

Things are about to get a lot easier and cheaper, though. The BSI has been developing Eurocodes Plus for the last 18 months, and the system has been on trial with 30 engineering companies to ensure it works (including Network Rail, the Highways Agency, Atkins, Arup and Mott MacDonald).

By opting to use Eurocodes Plus, engineers gain access to an online workflow tool that can find Eurocodes with the click of your mouse.It's also possible to share interpretations and provide practical advice next to specific clauses, tables, figures and equations makes it easier for engineers to understand and implement the codes.

Mike Low, Director of Standards at BSI, said:

“Eurocodes PLUS is the first product of its kind in the sector and will play an important role in helping companies implement the Eurocodes quickly and efficiently. The Eurocodes play an integral role in harmonizing construction standards across Europe. We believe this product will help make them more accessible while helping companies share knowledge, save money and remain competitive.”

You can find out more about Eurocodes Plus at the BSi website.