ISO 1920
ISO 1920-1:2019 is an internationally recognized standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that outlines procedures for the sampling of fresh concrete. This standard forms a critical foundation for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of concrete in construction projects. Quality Asia Certification provides globally accepted ISO 1920:2019 certification to organizations involved in the manufacturing, testing, and application of concrete, helping them meet regulatory and customer expectations.
With the rise in infrastructure projects, especially in sectors like construction, real estate, transportation, and heavy civil engineering, adherence to concrete testing standards is more vital than ever. ISO 1920:2019 helps streamline the testing process, reduce variability, and ensure consistent, safe, and durable concrete performance.
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What is ISO 1920?
ISO 1920:2019 refers specifically to Part 1 of the ISO 1920 series, focusing on the sampling of fresh concrete for the purpose of testing. It standardizes the procedures, equipment, and environmental conditions under which samples should be taken to ensure accuracy and repeatability of test results.
This certification is essential for laboratories, construction firms, concrete suppliers, and infrastructure developers who perform or rely on concrete testing. It assures that their sampling techniques are in accordance with global quality benchmarks.
Why is ISO 1920 important?
Inconsistent sampling of fresh concrete can lead to inaccurate test results, safety hazards, and long-term structural issues. ISO 1920:2019 helps eliminate those risks by providing a uniform methodology for sampling, which leads to:
- Improved accuracy in compressive strength and workability results.
- Minimized errors during the sampling and testing process.
- Enhanced credibility with regulators and clients.
- Increased safety and longevity in concrete-based structures.
Certification to ISO 1920:2019 demonstrates your organization’s commitment to high-quality construction practices and regulatory compliance.
What are the benefits of ISO 1920?
- Standardized sampling process: Ensures that test results are consistent and repeatable across different projects and locations.
- Global recognition: Certified processes are aligned with international construction and engineering expectations.
- Reduces non-conformance: Eliminates errors in testing caused by improper sampling.
- Quality assurance in construction: Contributes to stronger, more reliable buildings and infrastructure.
- Improved data integrity: Data derived from tests based on standardized sampling holds more value for quality control and decision-making.
What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 1920?
✅ Boosts project credibility – Especially valuable in large-scale public or government infrastructure projects.
✅ Meets regulatory requirements – Helps in fulfilling requirements of construction and civil engineering norms.
✅ Reduces liability risks – Certified testing procedures lower the risk of defects or failures due to poor quality control.
✅ Competitive advantage – Demonstrates commitment to internationally accepted quality protocols.
✅ Improves customer trust – Ensures that clients, contractors, can rely on your concrete quality.
✅ Strengthens internal quality systems – Promotes consistency and discipline in field and lab operations.
✅ Supports sustainability – Proper sampling reduces material wastage by identifying quality concerns early.
Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.
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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.
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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.
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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.
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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.
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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.
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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.
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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.
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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.
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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.
Why QualityAsia?
QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:
Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
- Thorough documented information review.
- Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
- Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
- Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.
Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
- Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
- Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
- Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
- Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.
Surveillance & Certification Renewal
Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.
