These European standards governing building design and civil engineering were developed as a means to check compliance with the requirements for mechanical strength and stability, safe use, and also longevity.
At FRANCEMETAL, all buildings are put through the entire range of calculations required to satisfy the requirements of the Eurocodes by the engineers in our design office.
This practice, which is far from universal in the metal construction sector, has spearheaded our quality policy since as far back as 2008, well before their application was mandatory.
In France, following the "Europe plan", the official Eurocodes Guides are published by AFNOR.