Emmanuel Bourdin, Built Environment Advisory Unit, Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government speaking at ICF Seminar 2019.

The development of product standards and their associated guidance is of critical importance to the ICF. The Federation is an active participant in the development and revision of standards related to the aggregates and concrete products industry. ICF staff and representatives from our member companies are highly involved in expert committees within the National Standards Authority of Ireland where they contribute positively to standards development. In addition, ICF representatives participate on committees within CEN, the European Standards Agency.

ICF is also highly involved in the dissemination of information on standards development. ICF regularly updates members on changes to standards and associated guidance.  ICF has produced a suite of guidance documents on some of the key standards applicable to products produced by the industry. The Federation holds technical workshops for members on a periodic basis and participates in workshops hosted by other construction related organisations. As national building regulations call up many of these product standards it is essential that members are aware of the most up to date standards, thereby enhancing the integrity of the construction supply chain and ultimately, safeguarding consumers and end-users.

ICF policy on standards is developed by the Federations Technical Committee which meets quarterly.