Whether you are a small business of 3 or 50, ISO standards can be a real game-changer. According to Gov.uk did you know that SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) account for 99.9% of the business population? It is also reported that in the UK, it's been reported...

It has been reported by UKAS of several counterfeit certificates in circulation and/or organisations falsely claiming accreditation or affiliation with UKAS. Such practices pose a risk to procurement bodies and end-users of accredited certification services, as well...

Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health (QESH) are important subjects in every sector but drainage companies have their own unique risks and challenges. Maintaining the quality of your services whilst minimising your environmental impact and ensuring the safety of...

The International Standards Organisation (ISO) is an independent body that provides standards for organisations to follow. The term 'standards' includes the quality, safety, and efficiency of the products or services businesses provide. ISO standards help to make the...

ISO standards cover almost every water issue, from pipes and irrigation to water quality, management and sanitation. Having worked for several utility companies we understand the statutory frameworks and customer relationship management drivers required to deliver...

At Alpha Swanson, we have extensive experience of helping businesses develop and implement bespoke management systems and achieve internationally recognised standards. We have assisted numerous clients in gaining UKAS accredited certification to ISO9001, ISO14001,...

Did you know that research shows that only 35 % of projects undertaken worldwide are successful? This results in huge amounts of time, money, resources, and opportunities being wasted. When implemented correctly an Integrated Management System (IMS) can help...

A common misconception is that ISO standards are for larger companies, ones with thousands of employees. Are you aware that, according to the World Bank, micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) make up over 90 % of all companies and account for up to 70 %...

An integrated Management System (IMS) is a system that merges the components of your business into one system. With just one system to oversee, it means you can easily coordinate multiple business operations, saving time and unnecessary work. We have found this has a...