Quality management standard ISO 9001 enables Jewson to build good relations with its customers
Jewson - the UK's leading supplier of timber and building products to the trade - introduced ISO 9001 in 2004 at its eight regional sales offices, as well as its national sales office. The process took just six months. For added weight, its compliance was certified by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance. Read more . . .
ISO 14001 gives Taylor Woodrow Construction a firm foundation on which to build
Taylor Woodrow Construction is a subsidiary of Taylor Woodrow plc. Taylor Woodrow plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in year ending 31 December 2005, revenue increased to £3.5 billion. Read more . . .
BS 8300 helps Stannah to raise the standards of access for people with disabilities
Few things link SS Great Britain, Loughborough University, Norwich City College, Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station, Regent's Park Children's Centre and Warsash Maritime Centre in Hampshire. However, Stannah has used BS 8300-compliant solutions to complete each of these projects in recent years. Read more . . .
How being greener helps one firm be in the black
Aberdeen Fluid System Technologies has found plenty of benefits from implementing environmental management standard ISO 14001. Compliance has produced savings on operational and energy costs, reduced packaging costs to virtually zero and opened up new markets among companies that look favourably upon businesses complying with the standard. Download the full case study (file size 157kb).
30 standards help structural engineer to build confidence
Standards are an essential part of daily life at Jane Wernick Associates. As a structural engineering consultancy, it's absolutely vital to get calculations and designs right - the strength and safety of buildings depends on it. Using around 30 standards helps the company to follow best practice and meet its legal obligations. Download the full case study (file size 203kb).
How South Wales-based steel-processing firm introduced standards
Because the steel used by processing company Island Steel has always complied with the relevant British Standards, introducing quality-management standard ISO 9001 and environmental-management standard ISO 14001 was a natural fit. While a consultant was brought in to help, the company also recognised the importance of ensuring that key individuals within the business were actively involved. Download the full case study (161kb).
ISO 9001 brings more business to property-maintenance duo
Providing high quality services has always been important to property-management business ALLDUN. But, since implementing quality-management standard ISO 9001, the improved customer service that has resulted has led to higher volumes of repeat business and recommendations. What's more, the company found the standard surprisingly flexible, while the certification process took only two months. Download the full case study (311kb).
