Integrating ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System for Contractors
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 131, Issue 11
Abstract
Previous studies between ISO 14001: 1996 Environmental Management Standard and the old ISO 9001: 1994 Quality Assurance Standard have found compatible requirements that warrant their integration. This study examines the compatibility of the revised ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management Standard with ISO 14001: 1996 for the purpose of integration. A survey of 96 construction firms was conducted for those who were considering or were already ISO 14001: 1996 certified. Findings on the possibility/difficulty and benefits/costs of integration between ISO 14001: 1996 and ISO 9001: 2000 were obtained. Industry concerns relating to potential problems and implementation challenges were discussed. The study concludes that the revised ISO 9001: 2000 serves as an opportune platform for construction firms to consider certification to ISO 14000: 1996 through an integration exercise.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 131 • Issue 11 • November 2005
Pages: 1241 - 1244
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Received: Feb 10, 2003
Accepted: May 17, 2005
Published online: Nov 1, 2005
Published in print: Nov 2005
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