The buildings and infrastructure sector is responsible for constructing and maintaining societal structures essential for business and daily life. There are many different types of companies within this sector, each with unique specifications, including construction, electricity, plumbing and road building.

This sector is responsible for building the necessary structural and transportation means we use every day, from our homes to the roads we drive on to our places of work. Because these businesses are responsible for so many public spaces and large-scale projects, they need to adhere to specific and thorough standards to ensure public safety and protect businesses.

For businesses in the buildings & infrastructure sector, obtaining ISO certifications offers several benefits, including:

• Building trust with shareholders and clients: Becoming ISO certified can reassure stakeholders and customers that you can protect their assets and provide them with high-quality care. Many buildings and infrastructure standards aim to help your company build, maintain and strengthen your reputation and responsibility. Let the people invested in your company know that your business will continue to meet public and international standards for increasing care.
• Implementing stronger safety measures: Safety is key on construction sites where employees and visitors face many severe dangers, from injuries to death. Becoming certified in a standard like ISO 45001 can help businesses protect employees, clients and others in ways that fit their industry, so they can continue to provide excellent services while ensuring the health and safety of those carrying out the services.
• Creating efficient strategies: Regardless of where your business wants to improve efficiency, several ISO standards can help you increase your company’s process efficiency. ISO 9001 can help increase QMS efficiency, while ISO 50001 can ensure you are using your energy efficiently. Others, like ISO 14001, include supply chain and resource management strategies, so you can work towards your desired efficiency across many levels.
• Maintaining international standards: ISO standards are internationally recognized, so your suppliers, vendors and other clients can rest easy knowing that you support high-quality processes and systems at your company, regardless of your location and relation to each other.