ISO 9001: 2008

The ISO Quality Management System places the concept of Process Management at the heart of our business model, taking on board eight core management principles:
 

• Improved consistency with traceability
• Enhanced customer focus
• Focused leadership
• The involvement of people
• A system approach to management
• Continual improvement
• A factual approach to decision making
• Mutually beneficial supplier relationships
   

Good quality management is less about producing documented procedures as having clear evidence to show that the process is working well.  To this end we have integrated our customer database with all aspects of a project’s development from initial enquiry, through development, procurement, manufacture, installation and commissioning.

 ISO 14001

Following an assessment by an independent body, Fabric Architecture has been awarded ISO14001 certification. This certification has only been achieved by less than 1% of UK businesses and this prestigious award is supported by the Government and recognised Worldwide.

Said a delighted Debra Drew, "We have always been proud of the service we offer our clients and the way that we conduct our business with regard to environmental matters. Now with the award of ISO 14001 certification, this has been confirmed by outside experts who are used to judging standards on a daily basis in a wide variety of trades and industries."

Mr Cliff Smith, who undertook the assessment for QMS Quality Management Systems, paid particular tribute to "the investment in people and training that enables Fabric Architecture to provide an efficient and environmentally friendly service to their customers."

A©ID (Anti Copying In Design)

This action group is committed to fighting intellectual property (IP) theft and the promotion of IP as a positive commercial force.  The powerful ACID logo is an internationally recognised symbol of deterrence and design protection - helping to protect our members from the potentially devastating financial damage inflicted by intellectual property infringement.  Fabric Architecture and 1000’s of other practices are licensed through membership to use the ACID logo to communicate their strict anti copying policy.

RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)

Fabric Architecture has developed a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) presentation for architects and designers, which has been certified by RIBA.  We are the only company in our industry to be approved to do so.  The presentation, entitled ‘How to design a Tensile Structure’ is also available on CD-ROM, allowing distribution to a wider audience who wish to learn more about using tensile fabrics as a building medium.

Design Awards

Awarded by the British Design Council, Fabric Architecture has been recognised for both outstanding contribution to design and subsequently presented the British Design Award for the Pagoda Signature Structure.

CRB (Criminal Records Bureau)

With a large proportion of our business in the Education sector, we have a key commitment to customer confidence and satisfaction.  As part of our ongoing quality procedures, all on site personnel have ben fully CRB checked and approved

Prince II

With a strong commitment to people, training and development is actively encouraged for all members of the Team.  With the ongoing improvement to company-wide policies, Prince II training has been introduced for all key Project Personnel.  The structural and procedural elements of Prince II have been successfully applied and integrated with our existing systems, ensuring a streamline and no-nonsense approach to managing all projects, regardless of size or value.
 

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Award of Excellence
 

We are proud to announce that Fabric Architecture has been awarded the IFAI 2009 International Achievement Award of Excellence for its entrance structure to the new IKEA store in Southampton, UK.  The prestigious 1000m2 wave structure was selected from 416 entries in 17 different countries and the winners in several different categories represent many of today’s top professionals in the tensile fabrics industry.  Click here to visit the IFAI awards area and check out our own Press Release.