Steps to attain iso certification for a construction

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Steps to attain ISO Certification for a
construction company
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• ISO 9001 is a structured approach to improving a
  companys internal processes so performance for
  its customers gradually improves and customers
  take notice.
• While the focus is on improving of company
  processes, the QMS is a process itself.  When a
  company is certified, it means that an effective
  QMS (that is, a process for continual
  improvement) is in place and has been
  successfully demonstrated to an auditor.
• ISO 9001 is not a quick fix nor does it require
  that every problem you face is solved.  It is an
  ongoing process of improvement that requires
  planning and dedication over time.  During an
  initial certification audit, the Certification
  Body will not expect perfection.  Instead,
  evidence that shows a QMS that works will pass
  the audit. 

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Define the Quality Management System

• The starting point for ISO 9001 certification is
  to define how the company appropriately applies
  the ISO 9001 requirements.  There are specific
  documents that must be prepared in order to
  define your companys QMS.  These straightforward
  documents explain how ISO is used in your
  business in terms your managers and employees can
  understand and adhere to in the course of their
  jobs.
• All ISO 9001 certified companies have the
  following documents in place
• Quality Manual  Describes the overall QMS and
  how the company applies the ISO 9001
  requirements.  Typically about 20 25 pages for
  a small company.
• Control of Documents Procedure  Explains the
  process for developing, approving, revising and
  maintaining company documentation.

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• Control of Records Procedure  Defines policies
  for storing and maintaining company records.
• Control of Nonconformities Procedure  Lays out
  how products and or services that are found to
  not meet requirements (nonconforming) are
  identified, controlled and corrected.
• Corrective Action Procedure  Explains how
  problems are investigated and resolved by making
  necessary changes in company processes.
• Preventive Action Procedure  Walks through how
  potential problems are identified and resolved so
  they are avoided.
• Internal Audit Procedure  Defines the companys
  own audit process (separate from the
  certification audit conducted by the 3rd party
  auditor) that helps identify weaknesses or gaps
  in the QMS so they can be corrected.

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• These seven documents define the companys
  quality management system.  By preparing this
  documentation, company management must think
  through how best to implement the ISO
  requirements to fit their business.
• In some cases, additional documents may be
  prepared beyond those required to further define
  how the process will work.  Added documentation
  is at the discretion of management and should
  only be developed if there is a need for further
  clarification of certain company processes. 
  Often, additional documentation should be
  considered after the QMS is implemented as part
  of your continual improvement efforts.

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Implement the Quality Management System

• As the QMS documents are developed, they must be
  implemented.  Implementation essentially means
  that the requirements are communicated and
  followed.  ISO 9001 certification affects all
  employees and everyone must learn what is
  expected.  For some processes, changes to how
  things are done would be expected.  Everyone must
  support the effort.
• In order to oversee the implementation and
  maintenance of the QMS, top management must
  provide direction, support and oversight through
  a formal management review.  As one of the
  requirements of ISO 9001 certification,
  management review is a regular meeting led by the
  senior executives of the company. 

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• This allows management to monitor how well the
  QMS is working, track performance issues that
  need to be addressed and determine needed changes
  to be made.  The management review, often set up
  as a monthly meeting, is what supports the
  implementation of the QMS and makes it work.  Top
  management must consider this time commitment and
  plan to fit into their schedules both before and
  following certification.

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Verify the Quality Management System

• The final step to prepare for ISO 9001
  certification is to conduct a full internal audit
  in order to verify that the QMS is in place and
  is effective.  The internal audit is a tool of
  top management to help evaluate how well the QMS
  is implemented and working.
• The internal audit is different than the
  Certification Bodys certification audit because
  it is conducted by company internal auditors on
  behalf of management.  Internal auditors may be
  trained company employees or a subcontractor,
  such as a qualified consultant.  Part of
  managements responsibility is to decide the best
  resources to use for internal auditing.

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• The internal audit is often more thorough than
  the Certification Body audit because management
  may want specific processes or problems to be
  reviewed carefully and more time can be allocated
  to this than would be available for a
  Certification Audit..  The agenda for the
  internal audit is flexible and should be reviewed
  by management during management review.  The
  results of internal audits are presented during
  management review to ensure proper corrections
  are made.

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ISO Certified Contracting Companies in Dubai

• AL SAHEL CONTRACTING COMPANY LLCDubai,
  UAE.P.O.Box 3815,Phone [phone]FAX
  971 4 2851609Email info_at_alsahelcon.com