Benefits and opportunities
The benefits and opportunities of adopting the Eurocodes can be summarised as follows.
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To provide a common understanding regarding the design of structures between owners, operators and users, designers, contractors and manufacturers of construction products.
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To increase the competitiveness of European building and civil engineering firms, contractors, designers and product manufacturers in their world-wide activities.
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To facilitate the exchange of construction services between European Union member states.
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To facilitate the marketing and use of structural components and kits of parts in European Union member states.
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To be a common basis for research and development in the construction sector.
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To allow the preparation of common design aids and software.
Last updated - 15 January 2007