At the supplier evaluation process (SEP) workshop which included all first tier suppliers associated with its capital programme, BAA announced that all organisations involved in the provision of offsite construction activities would be required to become accredited under the Lloyd’s Register EMEA operated, Buildoffsite Registration Scheme. This is a mandatory requirement where first tier suppliers will be required to implement with appropriate members of their supply chain. The assessment process does not duplicate or overlap with any certification schemes currently in operation within the offsite sector as it differs principally through its focus on risk. The scheme requires the offsite provider to establish a process that identifies risks to his business, to his projects, contracts and to the activities that contribute to the delivery of the accredited scopes of work. This integrated and comprehensive process will also include the identification of control measures to mitigate, where appropriate, the identified risks and an effective system for communicating and implementing those control measures

Article published in OSC Magazine Sept/Oct 08.

21.10.08

Lloyd's Register Container Services joins the International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO)

Lloyd’s Register Container Services (LRCS) based in Liverpool, has recently gained membership of the International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO). ITCO was formed in 1998 as a result of the merging of ITCLA (International Tank Container Leasing Association) and EPTA (European Portable Tank Association). ITCO currently maintains an office and secretariat in Belgium.