Sustainable improvement at civil engineering companies with the knowledge partner for certifications

Developments within the field of earth-moving, building dikes, bridges and canals, the demolition, scrap and recycling industry, and hydraulic and road construction have increasingly focused on quality, health & safety and environment & sustainability in recent years. Increasing points of focus are the CO2 footprint, working with sustainable and safe construction equipment, and the use of secondary raw materials. Normec Certification works as an independent certifying body to assess and certify management, quality, safety and sustainability systems.

"We are a relatively young company, but we have decades of experience in the field of asbestos, soil and construction (ground) materials. In a relatively short time, Normec Certification has grown into a leading player in the market. By deploying smart IT solutions, our way of working is efficient, transparent and cost-effective," says Arjen Werkmeester, commercial director at Normec Certification. "We implement sustainable improvement for our customers with great enthusiasm, expertise and in the belief that things can always be done better."

Normec Certification is accredited for a wide range of regulations and certificates, making it the specialist in certification. "In doing so, we are always abreast of developments in the industry, as well as current (and future) laws and regulations," says Werkmeester.

A lasting relationship with clients, taking the time to get to know each other and arriving at solutions together, Werkmeester considers essential. "Because we know the field and speak the same language, we are a true knowledge partner for companies in the construction industry. With our fresh and thoughtful perspective, we want to unburden companies dealing with asbestos, soil and building materials. We want to make their work better, safer and more efficient, without a 'necessary-evil' feeling. In this way, we contribute to the overall performance of the organization."

TOTAL PACKAGE

Normec Certification offers certifications in the areas of quality (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001), health & safety (including Safety Ladder and VCA) and environment & sustainability (CSR Performance Ladder, CO2 Performance Ladder, MRF Hallmark and BRL SVMS-007). But so also soil and product certifications. "The entire BRL system is covered: for products such as a mobile rubble crusher (deployed for the production of concrete and rubble granulate), the BRL 2506 applies. In the field of soil certification, for example, there are the 9341 and 9335. The 9341 is used in the application of stony substrates. The 9335 focuses on the method of managing batches of soil or dredged material and soil streams. Both require compliance with the Soil Quality Decree (Bbk). Do not forget the BRL SIKB certification, such as the 6000 and 7000. These apply particularly to the environmental supervision of (water) soil remediation and its aftercare is in accordance with the Bbk."

NEW CERTIFICATIONS

The most recent addition to the Normec service package are ISO 27001 and 45001 and PSO," says Werkmeester, explaining, "The ISO 27001 is an ISO standardization for information security: how do we handle digital control of reports and documents in a secure, responsible way. The ISO 45001 is an international security standard, grafted onto ISO structure (high level structure). Finally, the PSO: Performance Socially Oriented Enterprise. Here you look at how you as an employer contribute to the sustainable employability of your employees and also give people with a distance to the labor market a chance. This is increasingly coming into play with the tightening labor market and the focus on taking good care of each other."

NO-NONSENSE

The no-nonsense and informal nature of the company is reflected in its services. "We really offer a total package with one point of contact, an open and transparent character and no hidden costs. With our unique online customer portal, the customer has 24/7 insight into, among other things, the progress of the (re)certification process, the status of current certificates and audit appointments made. But of course we are also personally at the disposal of our customers," says Werkmeester and concludes, "So if there is a need for further explanation or you would like to know what Normec Certification can do for you, you are welcome for a personal meeting."