ASTM C31/C31M-25a: Making Concrete Test Specimens
Concrete test specimens (concrete cylinders, beams, or cubes) are used in various construction projects; they help to determine the quality and strength of concrete used on…
What’s New in the 2024 International Residential Code?
The homes of the first American settlers of the mid-1600s were almost completely built from logs. These early dwellings had an open-plan interior, and a…
How Standards Support Healthy Living in Blue Zones
Do you know what Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California; Ikaria, Greece; and Nicoya, Costa Rica all have in common? These are the five…
ISO 37001:2025 Anti-bribery Standard
ISO 37001:2025 – Anti-bribery management systems – Requirements with guidance for use has been released. This international standard, now in its second edition, helps organizations,…
ISO 10377:2013— Consumer Product Safety
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2020, an estimated 28.5 million people sought medical attention for consumer product-related injuries in the United States,…
Why Should Industries Use Marketing and Relevant Standards?
An estimated $1 trillion dollars a year is lost due to a lack of sales and marketing coordination in the United States. Hence, marketing is…
ISO 22329:2021—Use of Social Media In Emergencies
Having effective communication among organizations and with the public are essential aspects of emergency management. The emergence of social media provides more communication options, especially…
ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023— Water for Processing Medical Devices
Healthcare facilities decontaminate and sterilize reusable medical devices numerous times prior to use. The reprocessing of medical devices includes several processes, and water quality plays…
ANSI/IICRC S100-2021: Cleaning Textile Floor Coverings
Textiles are all around us. Besides wearing them, we also use them in our homes—often as rugs and carpets. While textiles are stylish and comfortable…