The Construction industry and related supply chain organisations are experiencing increasing pressure to implement quality and environmental management systems to the Standards ISO 9001:2008 (Quality) and ISO 14001:2004 (Environment). Registering health and safety systems to OHSAS 18001:2007 is also a requirement in many cases.
In addition to the business benefits in terms of improved performance, good practice and consistency of process these standards bring, they are becoming increasingly an essential requirement to win new business or enter new markets.
There are huge benefits to be gained in supplier chains working together with regard to implementing these Standards as good supplier relationships and management are essential components of all three Standards.
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is an internationally recognised standard for quality. It is based on eight key management principles, which are:
