How will Eurocodes affect the Specification for Highway Works (SHW)?
The Agency is reviewing the SHW to determine how it will be affected by the Eurocodes and what changes will be required. The SHW will have to reflect the European product standards and in many cases already does so. Additionally, the European Execution Standards contain workmanship and erection specifications that will replace the equivalent requirements when published. These changes will also be incorporated in the amendments to the SHW. The Agency is focusing its efforts on the review of execution requirements for major construction materials, i.e. steel and concrete. The Agency will be considering requirements for the execution of structures in other materials (e.g. aluminium and timber) in due course.
