After 20 years in the business of quality systems implementation utilizing the ISO standards, our focus has transformed and evolved for the 21st century. It’s not just about implementing a quality system and getting certified. It’s about taking responsibility and making a difference in society. We’ve learned a lot along the way, and now [...]
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LEED is an internationally recognized green building program.
It provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a voluntary, consensus-based, market¬-driven program that provides third-party verification of green buildings. From individual buildings [...]
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A standard is a document that provides requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose. ISO - short for the International Organization For Standardization, has published over 19,000 International Standards that can be purchased from ISO or its members. For more information [...]
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In January of 2012, President Obama and the White House released the “Blueprint for an America Built to Last.” This is a section which addresses the need for America to begin rebuilding its infrastructure: To help ensure we have the infrastructure so that companies can ship their goods more efficiently throughout the country and the [...]
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In the run-up to the publication of ISO 26000, the International Standard giving guidance on social responsibility, this video presents social responsibility through the eyes of children. ISO 26000:2010 is not a management system standard. It is not intended or appropriate for certification purposes or regulatory or contractual use. Any offer to certify, or claims [...]
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