The group is fully committed to its quality policy as the standard for meeting client requirements. At Basil Read, quality is a non-negotiable standard. To this end, all employees are committed to achieving the quality objectives set out for their area of expertise. Basil Read was the first construction company in South Africa to achieve certification for all its activities throughout all operating divisions.
Basil Read is fully compliant with the requirements of the International Standards Organisation and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as evidenced by the Group’s ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 accreditation. In January 2008 Basil Read appointed a dedicated Group Environmental Officer with the goal of developing a sound environmental program and achieving ISO 14001 accreditation by early 2010.
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality are the cornerstones of all Basil Read’s operations. SHEQ is the engine that drives the vehicle of project delivery, teamwork, operational discipline and overall business excellence.
With full-time SHEQ practitioners appointed as part of the management team in each division, Basil Read provides clients with the highest levels of quality and professionalism on each individual project from start to finish.
This ensures that Basil Read clients see the organisation as a reliable supplier with fewer disruptions to operations, and shareholders appreciate the reduced risk and increased productivity, thus viewing Basil Read as a safer investment.
