International standards provide a trusted foundation for innovation, safety, and sustainability in the building and construction sector. From optimizing energy performance and ensuring accessibility to managing facilities and digitizing information, these standards empower stakeholders to achieve efficiency, enhance quality, and collaborate seamlessly across projects and borders by aligning with globally recognized benchmarks.

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Sustainable development for a changing planet

Cities worldwide are in the race to adapt to a changing climate. Everywhere, soaring temperatures fuelled by human-made greenhouse gas emissions are disrupting the delicate balance of our climate systems.

The circular economy: building trust through conformity assessment
Standards and conformity assessment provide assurance on aspects of the circular economy including product lifetime and recyclability, safety and efficiency.
A zero-emissions home built for an exhibition in Trondheim, Norway

Zero-energy buildings
ISO/TS 23764 outlines a step-by-step approach to reduce the energy consumption of buildings and improve sustainability with renewable sources.

Top standards

ISO 41001

Facility management — Management systems — Requirements with guidance for use

Published in 2018
CHF 173
ISO 21542

Building construction — Accessibility and usability of the built environment

Published in 2021
CHF 216
ISO 19650-1

Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM) — Information management using building information modelling
Part 1: Concepts and principles

Published in 2018
CHF 151
ISO 4309

Cranes — Wire ropes — Care and maintenance, inspection and discard

Reviewed in 2024
CHF 194
ISO 21930

Sustainability in buildings and civil engineering works — Core rules for environmental product declarations of construction products and services

Reviewed in 2023
CHF 194
ISO 52000-1

Energy performance of buildings — Overarching EPB assessment
Part 1: General framework and procedures

Reviewed in 2023
CHF 216
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