TS 13573

TS 13573 is a standard that addresses the general and specific rules used to classify workplaces providing consultancy services. It brings together structural characteristics, management arrangements, staff-related aspects and technical equipment into a common framework for consultancy-oriented businesses.

How consultancy workplaces are classified

Consultancy services are built around expertise, analysis, guidance and problem-solving rather than physical production. In that context, classification is not only about the premises themselves, but also about how the service is organised, how the business is run, what kind of personnel are employed and what technical resources support the work. This makes it possible to assess consultancy firms of different scales and specialisations within a shared technical language.

Why general and specific rules matter together

The standard covers both broad workplace principles and specific conditions linked to consultancy activity. In practical terms, that means the general organisation of the workplace and the service-specific requirements are considered together. Whether the consultancy is corporate, management-focused, technical or otherwise specialised, the common classification basis is the suitability of the workplace structure, staff organisation and technical infrastructure.

• Workplace characteristics used as a basis for classification
• Business management and operational organisation
• Staff qualifications and organisational structure
• Technical equipment and supporting infrastructure
• General and specific rules for consultancy services