Quality, safety and sustainability: the value of certifications in building projects
In a building context increasingly oriented towards environmental responsibility and safety at work, certifications represent a distinctive and indispensable element. They are no longer simple formalities, but real guarantees for all those involved in the construction chain: designers, clients, companies and suppliers.
For architects and engineers working in this sector, relying on manufacturers with up-to-date certifications means reducing risk margins, streamlining bureaucratic procedures, complying with minimum environmental criteria and enhancing the overall quality of the project.
Environmental certifications for suppliers, as well as those related to safety management, offer an objective parameter for selecting reliable partners aligned to the highest international standards. In a market where attention to safety and the environment in projects has become a priority, transparency and certified compliance are decisive tools for excellence.
Among the most relevant certifications in the building sector are the EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. These are highly qualifying instruments that document compliance with strict environmental and safety criteria.
Specifically:
- EPD certification transparently describes the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle, from production to disposal. It is a third-party verified declaration to ensure that the materials used meet sustainable design requirements.
- ISO 14001:2015 certifies that the company has implemented an effective environmental management system aimed at preventing pollution, optimising resources and energy, and reducing the impact on the environment.
- ISO 45001:2018, on the other hand, certifies the management of occupational health and safety, through well-defined procedures, controls and responsibilities aimed at protecting every person involved in the company’s processes.
- In addition to these, there is also ISO 9001:2015, the international reference for quality management and customer satisfaction.
Azzurra Ceramica has chosen not to limit itself to compliance with minimum standards, but to embark on a conscious and structured path towards environmental and social excellence. The achievement of EPD, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications is the result of in-depth work on all company processes: from the selection of raw materials to the design of ceramic products.
In large contracts or public projects, supplier certifications are not a detail, but a key selection criteria. In addition to meeting legal and regulatory constraints, they help ensure the quality of the finished work and compliance with national and international standards.
Many public projects, in fact, provide rewarding scores for suppliers with ISO certifications or for companies that produce materials with verified environmental certifications, such as EPDs.
In addition, the growing focus on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues is also pushing private individuals to adopt sustainability-based selection criteria. Certifications for engineers and architects thus become not only an ally to comply with design constraints, but also a tool to strengthen the value and reputation of the project.
Choosing Azzurra Ceramica means including in your supply chain a solid partner that has made quality, safety and respect for the environment its pillars.
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