Standards for building materials ensure quality, safety, and reliability in construction projects worldwide. They help professionals meet design specifications and ensure sustainable, high-performing buildings.

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Polyethylene (PE) materials for piping systems — Determination of strain hardening modulus in relation to slow crack growth — Test method

Published in 2025
CHF 65

Rigid cellular plastics — Thermal insulation products for buildings — Specifications

Published in 2025
CHF 98

Rubber hoses and hose assemblies — Wire- or textile-reinforced single-pressure types for hydraulic applications — Specification

Published in 2025
CHF 98

Plastics pipes and fittings — Equipment for fusion jointing polyethylene systems
Part 2: Electrofusion

Published in 2025
CHF 132

Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drainage and sewerage under pressure — Polyethylene (PE)
Part 2: Pipes

Published in 2019
CHF 132

Method for the assessment of the degree of pigment or carbon black dispersion in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds

Published in 2025
CHF 98

Industrial valves — Measurement, test and qualification procedures for fugitive emissions
Part 1: Classification system and qualification procedures for type testing of valves

Published in 2015
CHF 177

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Counting the ways with bamboo

With more than ten thousand different uses, bamboo is versatile, renewable, clean, green and abundant. What’s more, it holds the key to many climate change and sustainable development solutions. What’s not to love? ISO’s expert committee for bamboo has just published its first International Standard to support the industry’s growth, contributing to a better world for all.

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