With the recent changes of API Q1 and Q2, a number of Organisations have found, that the changes have a very significant impact. However, what has emerged from experience is that to implement the changes is not an obvious path. Charter 4 can assist you with the transition. We look at what is available in this article.
The BS EN 1090 Standard made it an offence to supply non-conforming steelwork. We look at the issues.
Staying with your business growth sounds easy, but you will find many snags to get caught up on along the way. Don’t stray from the path. Keep focussed, keep excited, keep your people motivated. Here are ten, top tips, to help you keep on the path to successfully attaining your goals.
Strong construction sales growth appears to be a consequence of better organisation and regulation in the industry. CHARTER4 has clients who are benifiting from certification in BS EN 1090 Standard for structural steel and aluminium. This is a requirement for products to be sold in Europe. Apparently, it is also setting standards for profit too.
In a modern social and business context, managing the environmental impact of an organisation makes sense. Environmental issues can have a big cost for most organisations, more so the bigger the business. As a result, the modern business needs to manage its impact, public perception that goes with it and normal business processes. Particularly, those that impact the environment. The ISO 14001 Standard puts all this in context and suggests a way forward.
Construction Products Regulations (CPR) and EN 1090 for Steel Fabrications, have been put into focus by the first floor collapse at an Audi car showroom. These critical regulations have more impact than just ticking off another certificate.
Your prime motivation is often the fun part of business, but it is also the part that often goes down well with the customers. The part you enjoy and do well, is what you get a kick out of, and if you are successful, it will also be what motivates sales. This is one of the things you can work on to improve your business. We explore more in this article.
Quality Management in the Oil and Gas industry falls under the API Specifications Q1 and Q2. Last year after the 9th Edition API Q1 Standard upgrade, Charter 4 Solutions assisted 30% of Applicants in the UK. This year, the figure has increased.
ISO 9001 Standard aims to ensure you meet high management standards that are accepted globally. A management standard sets out the requirements for successfully and effectively managing a business. It does so through a document that provides requirements to meet to ensure management effectiveness. Established over many years, the ISO 9001 – “Quality management systems – Requirements” sets out what you need to achieve. CHARTER4 explores what you need to know…
Major Purchasers of Oil & Gas Services specified that their Suppliers need to be certified to Q2 by 2016. This seems to be falling short. The industry needs to wake up to the need for urgent training.