Shui On Building Contractors Limited (SOBC) and Shui On Construction Company Limited (SOC) have become the first two construction companies awarded the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001 certification in Hong Kong by the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency.

In addition, SOBC and SOC were both awarded ISO 14001 certification by the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency on 22 December 1999. Shui On was also the first company in Hong Kong awarded ISO 14001 by the China National Accreditation Committee for Environmental System Certification Bodies (CACEB).

The certification of ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 not only testifies to Shui On's commitment to occupational health, safety and environmental protection, but also reflects the company’s leadership in meeting international standards and requirements in the industry.

SOBC, one of the largest contractors for government housing projects, also has the honour of being the first contractor in Hong Kong to obtain ISO 9002 certification in building construction works.

 

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In early 1990, the Hong Kong Government launched the territory-wide "Quality Awareness Campaign” through the Hong Kong Industrial Department. The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HKHA), a key client of Shui On, in turn stipulated in April the same year that all their approved building contractors would have to implement a quality system in accordance with ISO 9002 before they could tender on HKHA's projects after 31 March 1993.

Shui On responded positively and quickly by establishing a Quality Management Committee to head up the development, implementation and certification effort. On 18 June 1992, SOBC became the first building contractor to achieve ISO 9002 certification in Hong Kong. Since then, Shui On has also obtained ISO 9002 certificates for other subsidiary companies.

Shui On fully understands that quality should be more than just good systems and procedures. It should be a way of life in the organization as outlined in Shui On's Corporate Mission Statement, formulated in 1984.To further instill the corporate philosophy of being customer focused and the corporate culture of constantly striving for excellence after SOBC's ISO certification, Shui On launched its Total Quality Management (TQM) efforts in 1993. TQM in Shui On represents a commitment to satisfying customer needs through motivated employees and continuous improvement.

Shui On's continuous drive for quality and excellence has resulted in numerous awards and recognition, including HKHA's Contractor of the Year Award in 1995 and 1996, Best Building Works Contractor award in HKHA's annual Site Safety Campaign for seven consecutive years since 1992, and a Certificate of Merit at Hong Kong's inaugural Quality Building Award for one of its construction projects in 2002.

Shui On is determined to continue on its quality journey. Shui On's clients can be assured of the best value for their money on the products and services it provides.