Concrete Technology
Despite concrete’s uniqueness, it faces more demanding design requirements. Indeed, the pressure for modification and improvement of performance is relentless and necessary. Concrete must keep evolving to fulfill the increasing demands of all its users.
Concrete is a global material that supports commercial well-being and social development. There is no substitute that can be used on the same engineering scale. It’s sustainability, exploitation and further development are imperatives to creating and maintaining a healthy economy and environment worldwide.
Quality Control and Assurance Systems
Quality control forms an integral part of precast production. An efficient quality system is most critical in the mass production of precast components.
The most important aspects of a quality assurance program are:
- Adequate inspection personnel to ensure review of all materials and processes
- Clearly defined responsibilities and required functions for each inspector
- Management commitment to supporting the quality assurance program and establishing a uniform standard of quality in the plant
- Clear and complete records of inspection and testing
- Updating and calibration of testing equipment in a timely manner
The best possible design and use of the highest quality materials do not ensure product quality. Quality is established through adherence to proven production procedures. When possible, procedures with a high degree of variability, and that are subject to human error, should be eliminated.
The use of a written Plant Quality System Manual requires an initial effort by plant management for development of the document. It further requires periodic updating to establish new practice guidelines for addressing the changes in products, procedures and facilities.
ISO 9001 Management System
ISO 9001 Certification & UKAS Accreditation
When you are satisfied that your organisation is working within the guidelines of the Quality Management System, it is time to call in an ISO 9001 Certification Body.
The audit can be conducted by a number of different Certification Bodies, however it is important to note that not all ISO 9001 auditing organisations are UKAS Accredited.
Continual Assessment
Achieving Certification to ISO 9001 is the first step of a process of continual improvement that will provide your organisation with the necessary management tools to improve working practices throughout the entire organisation.
