Quality Management System Certification for Engineering Construction Enterprises

Certification core content

The quality management system certification of engineering construction enterprises revolves around the systematic management of the whole construction process, with the following dimensions as the core:

Organizational structure and responsibilities: define the responsibilities of managers at all levels in construction enterprises, establish quality responsibility system and determine the organizational structure of quality management.

Human resource management: personnel ability evaluation and training, qualification management of key positions (five members: cost engineer, builder, quality inspector, safety officer and material engineer), and quality awareness training of employees.

Bidding and contract management: bidding document review, contract signing and review, customer requirements identification and confirmation.

Construction machines and facilities management: equipment procurement acceptance, maintenance system, on-site facilities configuration and control.

Management of engineering materials, components and equipment: supplier access assessment, entry inspection and testing, warehousing and storage, and disposal of nonconforming products.

Subcontracting management: subcontractor access and evaluation, subcontracting contract signing, subcontracting process control and subcontracting project quality acceptance.

Project quality management: construction planning and construction organization design, standardized management of technical disclosure, quality control of construction process, identification and monitoring of key processes and special processes.

Engineering quality inspection and acceptance: process inspection, concealed engineering acceptance (various foundations, pipelines, etc.), stage acceptance, completion acceptance, and standardized management of archives.

Quality management inspection, analysis, evaluation and improvement: quality performance monitoring, internal audit, management review, data analysis, corrective and preventive measures, and continuous improvement mechanism (PDCA cycle).

Certification process

Engineering construction enterprise quality management system certification is usually divided into the following stages:

Application and acceptance: submit application materials (business license, qualification certificate, safety production license, system documents, list of projects under construction, etc.), and the certification institution will conduct application review to confirm that the organization has the basic conditions for certification (the system has been running for 3 months, completed internal audit and management review, has not had any major quality accidents within one year, and has not been included in the list of seriously untrustworthy enterprises).

First-stage audit (document audit): conduct document audit and site preparation evaluation, review the compliance of system documents with GB/T 19001 and GB/T 50430 standards, confirm the organization's understanding of standards, the implementation of internal audit and management review, and confirm the adequacy of second-stage audit preparation.

The second stage audit (on-site audit): conduct on-site audit, including personnel interview, document record inspection, on-site inspection of the project under construction, effectiveness verification of quality control measures in the construction process, evaluation of compliance and effectiveness of the system, and identification of nonconformities.

Rectification and review: for the nonconformities found in the audit, the organization shall complete the rectification within the specified time limit and submit the evidence, which will be reviewed by the audit team.

Certification decision and certification: Certification certificate will be issued after the technical review is passed, confirming that the organization meets the standard requirements. The certificate is valid for three years and can be found on the website of CNCA.

Supervision and audit: conduct supervision and audit once a year after obtaining the certificate (within 12 months after certification for the first time, and the interval between two supervision shall not exceed 15 months) to confirm that the system continues to meet the certification requirements.

Re-certification audit: Re-certification audit is conducted before the certificate expires, and the certification qualification is extended, usually for three years.

Certification value

Improve the quality management level and project quality: help enterprises to establish a systematic and standardized quality management process, covering the whole construction cycle, and reduce quality hidden dangers from the root and improve project quality stability through process control and PDCA continuous improvement mechanism.

Enhance market competitiveness: in project bidding, certification is a powerful proof of the quality control ability of enterprises, which can improve the winning score and increase the winning rate; Many large-scale project tenders have explicitly required this certification as a supplier access condition.

Reduce quality risks: identify and prevent construction quality risks in advance, reduce the cost of rework and rectification, and safeguard the economic benefits and market reputation of enterprises; Through effective risk management, maintain and promote the long-term sustainable and stable development of enterprises.

Meet the requirements of laws and regulations: help organizations meet the requirements of laws and regulations such as Building Law and Regulations on Quality Management of Construction Projects, systematically implement construction quality regulations and standards, and improve quality performance.

Promote the upgrading of internal management: clarify the responsibilities and authorities of departments and reduce buck passing; Form standardized work instructions and operating procedures, so that employees have rules to follow; Improve the quality awareness and sense of responsibility of all staff.

Lay a foundation for other management systems and qualifications: successfully establish a quality management system to provide a good foundation for enterprises to introduce and integrate other management systems (such as ISO 14001 environmental management system and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system); A good system operation record is an important support for enterprises to declare higher-level qualifications and participate in various awards.