SCCS Certification Services

The Steel Construction Certification Scheme

(SCCS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Constructional Steelwork Association. It was established in the early 1980s to provide a Quality Management Systems certification service for steelwork contracting organisations. SCCS has subsequently developed additional certification and monitoring services for the steelwork contractors with integrated or separate Environmental and Health & Safety management systems and Factory Production Control systems.

The Directors are committed to the principles of impartiality in carrying out management system certification activities, management of conflict of interest and ensuring objectivity of the management system certification activities.

Quality Management System Certification

Quality management systems operated by the certified contractors' are formally assessed to ensure compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008. Each certificate issued is valid for three years during which period SCCS conducts regular surveillance audits to monitor continued compliance with the certified management system.

Environmental Management System Certification

Environmental management systems operated by the certified contractors' are formally assessed to ensure compliance with the requirements of ISO 14001:2004. Each certificate is valid for three years during which period SCCS conducts regular surveillance audits to monitor continued compliance with the certified management system.

Occupational Health & Safety Management System Certification

Occupational health and safety management systems operated by the certified contractors' are formally assessed to ensure compliance with the requirements of BS OHSAS 18001:2007. Each certificate is valid for three years during which period SCCS conducts regular surveillance audits to monitor continued compliance with certified management system.
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Factory Production Control and CE Marking

SCCS has formally applied to become a Notified Body. Currently gap analysis assessments are being performed against BS EN 1090-1:2009 to allow clients to prepare for Factory Production Control assessments. This will include reviewing welding quality management systems and the competency of the appointed responsible welding co-ordinator.

NHSS19A

SCCS has been accredited by UKAS to carry out assessments against NHSS19A - For corrosion protection of ferrous materials by industrial coatings.

For further information about the audit process and certification process - including granting, maintaining, extending, renewing, reducing, suspending or withdrawing certification - please contact the Scheme Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it