In 1989, Building Professionals became the first organization in Canada to develop a site quality assurance program for the building industry based on the ISO 9002 standard. No other company or organization has developed such complete programs for construction and the on-site quality of workmanship.
There are a number of main components to create a successful and meaningful Quality Assurance Program. Building Professionals can provide a complete package or the design, development, implementation and delivery of individual components.
Research and Development of Products – Installation practices, installed product performance, design considerations, and compatibility are an important part of the QAP system. This component is on-going as products and installation practices change.
Development of Standards & Specifications – National and international standards for products and installation.
Licensing/Accreditation of Manufacturers – Criteria, methodology, and requirements for the licensing/accrediting of manufacturers.
Licensing/Accreditation of Contractors – Criteria, methodology, and requirements for the licensing/accrediting of contractors.
Certification of Installers – Certification criteria and processes for the verification of an individuals skills, abilities and knowledge.
Documentation & Reporting Procedures – Documentation forms, reporting requirements and processes, installer and contractor check lists, daily work sheets, and inspection forms.
Third Party Field Compliance Audits – Audit program to verify the manufacturers, contractors and installers compliance to the QAP requirements.
Database tracking system – Systematically tracks and report on contractors, installers, field audits, and non-conformances.
Appeal Process – Appeal process for the loss of license, certification, or issue of non-conformances.
Consumer Complaint Process – Process to systematically deal with and successfully handle and administer complaints against program participants.
Continuous Improvement – Formalized and managed process to modify program and deal with non-comformances and changes in industry.
Third Party Warranty Program – This program will back up the entire QAP system.