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PPR secures SCS Certification for standardised sustainability data
In 2025, Precision Precast Reinforcement was awarded Sustainable Constructional Steel Certification by ACRS. Here is what Director of Operations Julian Borgert had to say about SCS Certification.The processor/traderPPR is a specialist supplier. We exist purely to manufacture h...
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Technical note: Non-compliance when upgrading steel by additional testing
An issue has arisen in the market where steel is being sold as one grade and then upgraded to higher grades after purchase. This practice significantly increases the risk of building safety and resiliency. Consequently, compliance managers and certifiers need to be aware of th...
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Traceability isn’t optional - why transparent supply chains matter
Across the construction industry, the bar is rising for product accountability, and steel is no exception. With growing scrutiny around modern slavery, carbon disclosure, and responsible procurement, traceability is fast becoming a non-negotiable requirement.For governments, i...
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NZ regulatory changes, import impact with Hard Hat Talk
ACRS Executive Director Dr Andrew Wheeler joined the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand, or BOINZ, to share his insights on developments in the New Zealand construction industry.In this issue of Hard Hat Talk, he discusses new regulations which will allow overseas-cer...
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Why independent certification matters in a crowded sustainability landscape
In an industry awash with sustainability claims, the ACRS Sustainable Constructional Steel (SCS) Certification Scheme stands apart – providing independent, third-party verification of a product’s sustainability credentials using rigorous ESG criteria.Developed to meet the grow...
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Recent Updates
- PPR secures SCS Certification for standardised sustainability data
- Technical note: Non-compliance when upgrading steel by additional testing
- Traceability isn’t optional - why transparent supply chains matter
- NZ regulatory changes, import impact with Hard Hat Talk
- Why independent certification matters in a crowded sustainability landscape
- ACRS’ New Relaxation Test Rigs
- Recent ASI Technical Notes reaffirm the central role of Third-Party certification
- ACRS appoints new Chair of Assessment and Audit Committee