A New Chapter in Standards Development.
Shirley Parsons are delighted to announce Partner and Technical Director Graham Taylor has been appointed as a BS 99001 Committee Member.
Joining a network of over 12,000 experts across 1,200 committees, the UK National Standards Body (BSI) plays a key role in developing and implementing national and international standards.
As a committee member, Graham will have the opportunity to directly influence the advancement of BSI’s standards portfolio and, ensure that the UK has a strong voice in global standards discussions.
He says:
“Having spent my career in the construction industry, I am delighted to now be joining the BS99001 committee and use my experience in the ongoing development of this vitally important standard”.
Nick Farkas, Global Director of Consultancy at Shirley Parsons says:
“We are delighted that Graham has been appointed to the BS 99001 committee. His work on this important standard aligns perfectly with our corporate purpose of creating a better, safer, more sustainable future. I look forward to seeing how the committee develops the standard to help construction businesses become safer and better.”
What is BS 99001?
BS 99001 is a British Standard focused on quality management systems specifically for the built environment sector. It is a sector-specific standard that adapts the principles of ISO 9001, the international standard for quality management systems, to the unique needs and challenges of the construction and built environment industries.
Why is it important?
As a standard, BS 99001 provides a specialised quality management framework tailored for the construction and built environment sector. It addresses industry-specific challenges, improves quality and consistency, enhances risk management, and ensures compliance with regulations.
Achieving BS 99001 certification enhances an organisation’s reputation, provides a competitive advantage and fosters continuous improvement, ultimately leading to better project outcomes and greater success in the industry.
How can Shirley Parsons help?
Shirley Parsons have vast experience working at the front line of the construction industry across a broad range of sectors in quality delivery in the UK (with Clients, Tier 1 contractors and sub-contractors). Also, members of the team have been directly involved in the development of BS 99001, giving us an excellent understanding of the new standard.
We provide a BS 99001 Gap Analysis to help companies identify their position against the new standard and, what actions they need to take to ensure effective certification. We also have several other methods of tried and tested tools and techniques available to improve the quality of construction projects.
To find out more about the benefits of BS 99001 and why businesses should become verified, click here.
Or, to get in touch with Graham directly, email graham.taylor@shirleyparsons.com or fill out your details below.
