CCF Civil Contractors Federation

Civil Contractors Federation

What is the civil construction management code?

Designed by the Australian Civil Contractors Federation (CCF), civil construction management is a framework based on international standards for quality (ISO 9001), safety (ISO 45001), and environmental management (ISO 14001). The Civil Contractor Federation is a standard aimed at organisations who are looking to expand their business through government tenders.  What are some of the benefits of the Civil Contractor Federation management system scheme? Read Below to find out more.

 

These management systems have been tailored to meet the needs of the civil construction industry and allow businesses to show their compliance without getting fully certified.

The CCF Benefits

Show compliance

Show compliance:

Your business demonstrates compliance to internationally recognised standards as well as requirements specific to the construction industry.

Increase revenues

Boost sales:

Your customers are satisfied because you cater to their needs, and so they place more orders with you.

Increase your profits

Increase your profits:

Since you are complying with the standards and continually improving your processes, your efficiency and productivity increase and will highly likely to increase profits.

Reduce staff turnover

Reduce staff turnover:

With a proper construction management code in place, your workplace becomes safer which increases your staff morale, leading to low turnover rates.

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ISO Certification Process

Sustainable Certification™ seeks to make the certification process – and the rectification of any non-conformities – simple and affordable through our cutting-edge online portal. If you’re seeking certification as part of a tender process, you want to be able to focus your energy and your organisation’s resources on what’s important, so we strive to make your journey to your certification as streamlined as possible.

Application and Contract

  1. The client submits an application for certification.
  2. Sustainable Certification evaluates the application and presents a certification proposal.
  3. Upon agreement, the client accepts the proposal and returns it to Sustainable Certification.
  4. Audit dates are then scheduled.

Additionally, Sustainable Certification offers the option of conducting a Gap Analysis as part of the process.

Certification Audit/ Transfer

  1. Stage 1 Audit, the audit team will evaluate the documentation and readiness of the management system in preparation for the Stage 2 Audit.
  2. In Stage 2, known as the Certification Audit, the audit team will assess the actual implementation of the system and address any outstanding issues identified during Stage 1.
  3. Following a thorough review and a positive decision by the independent Sustainable Certification authority, the organization will be recommended for certification. Upon recommendation, a certificate will be issued.

Maintaining certification

  1. Every issued certificate is valid for a period of three years. Following certification, a scheduled audit program will be established to conduct regular audits throughout this three-year duration. These audits serve to ensure the company’s continuous adherence to the specified requirements of the standard. It is mandatory to conduct at least one surveillance audit per year.

Re-Certification

  1. The cycle begins again with a Surveillance Assessment following the Recertification assessment