Budimex SA has obtained the ISO 19443 accredited certificate, awarded by Bureau Veritas, the global leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry. The certificate confirms that the company meets the stringent quality and organizational requirements necessary to operate in the supply chain of the nuclear energy sector. The certification process was preceded by a comprehensive audit, which began in October last year.
ISO 19443 is an international standard that specifies requirements for quality management systems for organizations implementing products and services that have an impact on nuclear safety. It was developed on the basis of the ISO 9001:2015 standard, which defines the general principles of quality management. The standards focus, among m.in, on the control of elements critical to nuclear safety (ITNS – Important to Nuclear Safety) and on building a high safety culture throughout the organization.
“Obtaining the ISO 19443 certificate is the first major formal step towards building Budimex’s competences in the area of nuclear energy in Poland. We have mature processes and a clearly defined culture of quality and safety, which are crucial in the implementation of projects of this nature. It is also the result of the consistent work and commitment of our team,” says Maciej Olek, Member of the Management Board of Budimex SA, Operational Director of Railway, Energy and Industrial Construction.
About 40 people responsible for key processes in the company were involved in the process of implementing ISO 19443 standards. The work included, among m.in, the adaptation of procedures, strengthening of quality supervision
and documentation and activities related to building a safety culture at all levels of the organization.
Nuclear energy as a direction of development of the sector
“The energy sector, like the railway, will be one of the key areas of development of the construction sector in the coming years. In the case of road infrastructure, basic system needs have been largely met, while rail and energy investments, including nuclear investments, will increasingly shape the market. These are areas that require stable engineering competences, high quality standards and a long-term approach to safety and responsibility ,” adds Maciej Olek, Member of the Management Board of Budimex SA.
– Bureau Veritas provides audits, technical support and competence development at all stages of nuclear projects. In Poland, thanks to the know-how of our experts from the Bureau Veritas Group – from the most advanced countries in nuclear energy, especially from France and the USA – we combine practical knowledge with knowledge of the local market. As a founding member of NQSA, Bureau Veritas has been supporting the development of a culture of quality and safety in the nuclear industry since the beginning, which ISO 19443 has expanded and continues. The certificate issued by us confirms Budimex’s readiness and maturity to perform tasks within the value chain of the nuclear sector – says Witold Dżugan, Vice-President of the Management Board of Bureau Veritas Polska Sp. z o.o.
Budimex, as a leader in the Polish construction industry, has experience in implementing projects for the energy sector in Poland. Budimex’s portfolio includes the construction of a gas-oil boiler plant at the Kawęczyn Heating Plant and other investments made for Orlen Termika, such as the Żerań Warszawa CHP Plant. The Company actively participates in tender procedures related to the energy transition and decarbonization, including projects in the area of modern heating and power generation.
