The BSI has announced the expected publication date for ISO 22301 as between April and June 2012. There will then follow a transition period for certification of between 12 months and 3 years. ISO 22301 will replace BS 25999-2, whilst ISO 22313 will replace BS25999-1 in late 2012. ISO 22301 will be based on BCM best practice and will incorporate the updates to this best practice since BS25999 was published.
Gaining Business Continuity certification is commercially important to us as it enhances our competitiveness. EPS was fundamental to our success in becoming the first construction company in Ireland to be certified to the British Standard.