We’re proud to be recognised as an industry leader in residential construction in New Zealand, having achieving ISO 45001 Certification – an internationally significant milestone and the benchmark in Health and Safety.
With only one other construction company in New Zealand holding this high level of internationally-recognised accreditation, ISO 45001 Certification provides a robust framework for risk management, reducing workplace incidents, and improving OH&S performance.
Leading the industry in New Zealand
We’ve been recognised as an industry leader in residential construction in New Zealand: our Health and Safety Management System meets ISO 45001 Certification, which is an internationally significant Health & Safety milestone with a rigorous and multi-stage accreditation process.
Just one other construction company in New Zealand holds this high level of internationally-recognised accreditation. ISO 45001 gives our clients added peace of mind. This level of assurance, rare across residential builders, reflects our commitment to quality standards. Clients can have confidence every home is built under a consistently high standard of care. This accreditation reinforces our long-standing commitment to quality and sustainability – today, for the past 65+ years, and across 22,000+ homes and counting.
An internationally significant benchmark
This successful and proactive result is a direct reflection of the collective commitment, teamwork, and pride that each of our team members demonstrates in maintaining safe and well-managed work environments.
Thanks to our health and safety team, project managers, contractors, and the entire Universal team for being involved and supporting at each stage of the accreditation process, working to achieve this together.
Committed to the highest standards of health and safety
Thinking of purchasing a new home with Universal? Achieving ISO 45001 gives home buyers added confidence and peace of mind, reinforcing that Universal is committed to the highest standards of health and safety across the company at each stage of construction. This international accreditation gives assurance that homes are built within a safe and sustainably responsible environment.
Achieving ISO 45001 is a significant milestone, but it is not the final destination. Next up: pursuing that gold standard!
At Universal, Health and Safety is the foundation of the way we work. Everything, everyone, every time.
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