SABS BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

The global construction industry is one of the most lucrative and competitive. To successfully bid on projects, #construction firms must run an efficient operation that is proactive about safety and sustainability and still be flexible enough to respond to evolving industry demands. 

#Certification to any of several SABS/ISO #standards is one of the best investments a construction firm can make. #Certified construction contractors have built-in credentials to help them grow their business, mitigate compliance and liability risks, and run a leaner, more responsive operation overall. 

The construction industry is mixed, consisting of contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, designers, suppliers and other professionals in the private, government and military sectors. 

Depending on the nature of your organisation, any of several standards may be relevant, including: 

 ·     SANS/ISO 9001 - the international standard for #quality management — one of the most commonly used ISO systems in the world  https://store.sabs.co.za/catalog/product/view/id/2136480/s/sans-9001-ed-5-00-1/

• SANS/ISO 14001 - the international standard for environmental management systems  https://store.sabs.co.za/catalog/product/view/id/2136538/s/sans-14001-ed-3-00-1/
• SANS/ISO 50001 - the international standard for energy management systems  https://store.sabs.co.za/sans-50001-ed-2-00-1
• SANS/ISO 45001 - the international standard for health and safety management, which supersedes the older OHSAS 18001 system  https://store.sabs.co.za/sans-45001-ed-1-00-1

 Visit individual standard pages to learn more about the certification process and the specific benefits of becoming a certified organisation.

 While every organisation is different, there are several concerns universal to the construction industry that standardisation can help with. These include: 

 Injury prevention: The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that each year, 2.78 million workers die from occupational accidents or diseases. SANS/ISO 45001 is one of the most critical standards for the construction industry, as it provides a proactive framework for preventing and responding to health and safety incidents. 

 Efficiency and accuracy: SANS/ISO standards can help construction companies run a cost-effective business — and deliver on their promises to clients. SANS/ISO 9001 improves predictability, transparency and internal communication, helping you win jobs without affecting the quality of the work you complete. Just as importantly, it provides a high-level framework for bringing other concerns — health and safety, energy use and asset management, among others — in line with your broader business goals. 

 Regulatory compliance: As regulations governing energy use and green building become stricter, both government agencies and private companies will look for partners with demonstrated credentials in these areas. ISO standards such as SANS/ISO 14001 and SANS/ISO 50001 are known and accepted worldwide — they offer an effective way for contractors to meet their compliance requirements and grow their business in new areas and territories.

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