BS 99001 Certification | Compliance & Consultancy

What is BS 99001 certification?

BS 99001 is a British Standard tailored for the built environment sector. It enhances the globally recognised ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) by addressing the project-based nature of operations across the supply chain.

To adopt BS 99001, your organisation must already be certified to ISO 9001. BS 99001 builds on this foundation with sector-specific requirements encouraging consideration of social, economic, and environmental sustainability throughout the project lifecycle, including progress toward net zero emissions.

BS 99001 introduces project-lifecycle quality controls aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work, embedding safety and quality from design through to handover and operation. It also supports compliance with UK safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act.

Organisations adopting BS 99001 can expect improved performance in quality, cost, and delivery, benefiting clients, contractors, and end users.

Teamwork can help you explore how BS 99001 can strengthen your quality management systems.

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How it can make a difference to your organisation

Customer satisfaction

Build trust and confidence among clients, partners and regulatory bodies

Win more business

Certification can be a key differentiator or a condition to supply, opening the doors to more opportunities and increased sales.

Legal compliance

Ensure projects meet legal requirements, including those specified in the Building Safety Act and current safety regulations

Consistent business practices

The working practices required by BS 99001 will benefit everyone, from employees carrying out everyday tasks to customers and suppliers alike

Sustainability focus

Promoting sustainable practices and ensuring the durability of built assets can lead to long-term environmental and economic benefits

Enhanced reputation and profitability

Improve your reputation and profitability by ensuring projects are delivered more efficiently and effectively

Our BS 99001 certification process

Gap analysis and report

We will compare your current processes against BS 99001 requirement, including (if applicable) requirements for a baseline ISO 9001 Quality Management System. We then create a detailed report, presentation and plan with actions, ownership, and timelines

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Implement

We project manage your implementation, developing key documentation and providing consultancy support

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Certification

We liaise with the external assessors to organise the assessment and support you through the certification process

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Improvement

Following certification, we help maintain and enhance your quality management system

Maintaining your certification

Why choose Teamwork IMS?

Experienced Professionals

Teamwork IMS is a leading provider of Compliance and Sustainability solutions to a wide range of business sectors worldwide. Our solutions support compliance, expedite ISO certification, promote sustainability and drive improvement initiatives. Our team of professionals includes MBCI, GDPR, ISEP, ESOS and ISO Lead Assessor, CMIOSH, CISSP, PCI Security Standards Council QSA qualified consultants.

Multi-disciplinary team

Our knowledge and experience across a broad base of management and technical Standards make us uniquely equipped to help organisations to develop a quality management system and integrate with existing management systems to achieve significant savings and efficiencies.

Part of your business

The continued success of both the project delivery and maintenance phases of our Compliance and Sustainability programmes is built on two key principles:

– The exceptional insight of our consultants, who consistently go beyond the Standards and services to identify, define, and align with the core business drivers that truly matter to our clients
– Our unique ability to integrate effortlessly with our clients’ teams, fostering collaboration and trust, and becoming a valued extension of their operations.

Global credentials

Our consultants have developed and successfully led IAF National accredited ISO and other Standards-based and sustainability improvement programmes for private and public-sector organisations across an international client base.

Have you considered multiple Standards?

Save time and money by implementing Standards in parallel
Create an effective integrated management system and avoid duplication
Become globally recognised for best practices with multiple Standards
Add value to your business and strengthen your sales proposition
Gain a long-term compliance partner with our passionate consultants
Protect your business from threats by complying with all relevant Standards

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification?

Yes, BS 99001 is designed to build on ISO 9001, so your organisation must already be certified to ISO 9001 before adopting BS 99001. It adds requirements specific to the UK built environment, such as project-lifecycle quality controls, alignment with RIBA stages, UK safety legislation, and sustainability goals.

Teamwork can support you in enhancing your existing ISO 9001 system or achieving ISO 9001 certification as a first step toward BS 99001.

Does BS 99001 facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, such as the Building Safety Act and Constructionline certification?

BS 99001 provides a structured quality management framework tailored specifically for the built environment, supporting compliance with regulatory and key industry requirements.

It provides a clear framework to support compliance with the UK Building Safety Act, including maintaining the ‘golden thread’ of information, a key concept in the UK Building Safety Act, designed to ensure that accurate, up-to-date, and accessible information about a building is maintained throughout its entire lifecycle

Its principles also align closely with the prequalification and assurance criteria used by Constructionline, particularly at Gold and Platinum membership levels. By implementing BS 99001, organisations can demonstrate robust quality and safety management systems, helping streamline the Constructionline assessment process and enhancing credibility with buyers across the construction sector.

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How does BS 99001 consider sustainability and net zero?

BS 99001 supports sustainability and progress toward net zero emissions by embedding environmental and social responsibility into the quality management framework in the built environment, supporting and promoting ethical behaviour and social responsibility at all levels and throughout the supply chain.

The Standard supports the UK’s net-zero targets by promoting responsible sourcing and procurement, carbon footprint reduction and integration with environmental management systems such as ISO 14001.

Teamwork can support you on your sustainability journey through our sustainability services including carbon footprinting and carbon reduction planning services

Can BS 99001 be integrated with our existing ISO systems?

ISO 9001 and BS 99001 can be effectively integrated with other ISO management system Standards. Both Standards follow the Annex SL structure, which provides a common framework for many ISO management system Standards. This makes it easier to integrate with:

ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety
ISO 50001 – Energy Management
ISO 27001 – Information Security

There are many benefits of integration including reduced duplication of centralised processes and documentation, streamlined audits and certification processes and alignment with environmental, safety, and information security goals

Is BS 99001 mandatory for construction and built environment firms?

No, it’s a voluntary Standard. However, it can provide a competitive edge and demonstrate leadership in quality and compliance within the UK built environment as well as improved cost and delivery performance.