Stand Out Skills: An Introduction to Standards

Standards are an agreed way of doing something; built through consensus, standards impact on almost all aspects of our lives. The British Standards Institution is the national standards body for the UK, and by defining good practice, they help people, business and the economy. Furthermore, in a heavily regulated space such as the built environment, standards can be used to demonstrate compliance with regulations.
In this session, Emma Glass provides an overview of the role of the national standards body, highlighting key standards to be aware of and how to get involved in standardisation. The aim of the session is to provide an introductory taster to standards, imparting the knowledge and tools needed for future innovation.