Recent turbulence in the construction market has left local authorities unsure where to turn for quality and reliable products; however, reputable products are readily available, and infrastructure improvements can continue without delay.
It's fair to say that issues surrounding construction product stock availability and national standards body compliance have rocked the confidence of local authorities in recent weeks, risking delays to the improvement of vital infrastructure across villages, towns and cities.
It’s a huge responsibility to ensure that all infrastructure, whether new or existing, is supported by products that conform with recognised and proven standards, but this is still possible.
It’s important to us that the benchmark for quality continues to be raised, and we all learn from occasional failings. When those failings occur, we must all step up and remind ourselves what really matters and why.
At this moment in time, we are focused on delivering on time and in full. But not just products that simply do the job, instead we are recognising the importance of products that have been tried and tested. After 30 consecutive years of BSI certification, our ironwork carries the third-party recognition that proves we always meet, and often exceed, the mark.
By specifying certifications such as BS EN 124, local authorities are successfully applying their duty of care. Construction products within infrastructure, from roads to pavements and beyond, are structural components that carry major safety implications. Anyone who has ever driven a car or used a cycle lane deserves to know that under scrutiny and high volumes of traffic, the ground below them provides safety, durability and reliability.
