Architecture and Engineering Office
Quality Management Manual

Quality Management Manual

according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction and Scope 3
2 Normative References 3
3 Terms and Definitions 3
4 Context of the Organization 4
5 Leadership 4
5.1 Leadership and Commitment 4
5.2 Quality Policy 4
5.3 Organizational Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities 4
6 Planning 5
6.1 Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities 5
6.2 Quality Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them 5
6.3 Planning of Changes 5
7 Support 5
7.1 Resources 5
7.2 Competence 5
7.3 Awareness 5
7.4 Communication 5
7.5 Documented Information 5
8 Operation 6
8.1 Operational Planning and Control 6
8.2 Requirements for Products and Services 6
8.3 Design and Development of Products and Services 6
8.4 Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services 6
8.5 Production and Service Provision 6
8.6 Release of Products and Services 6
8.7 Control of Nonconforming Outputs 6
9 Performance Evaluation 6
9.1 Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation 6
9.2 Internal Audit 6
9.3 Management Review 6
10 Improvement 7
10.1 General 7
10.2 Nonconformity and Corrective Action 7
10.3 Continual Improvement 7
Appendix A: Process Map 8
Appendix B: Document Register 9

Document Information

Title:
Quality Management Manual
Document ID:
QM-HB-001
Version:
1.0
Valid from:
01/01/2024
Number of Pages:
6
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1

Introduction and Scope

This Quality Management Manual describes the quality management system of Baukontor Niederrhein GmbH and applies to all activities in the field of architecture and engineering services.

2

Normative References

The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document:

3

Terms and Definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in DIN EN ISO 9000:2015 apply.

Term Definition
Customer Client of architectural and engineering services
Project Endeavor with defined start and end to provide planning or construction services
QM System Quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015
Process Set of interrelated activities that transform inputs into results
4

Context of the Organization

Baukontor Niederrhein GmbH continuously analyzes the internal and external context to identify relevant interested parties and their expectations.

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5

Leadership

Management is committed to leadership responsibility for the QM system and ensures its effectiveness.

6

Planning

The company plans and controls measures to address risks and opportunities and to achieve quality objectives.

7

Support

The company provides appropriate resources to ensure the effectiveness of the QM system.

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8

Operation

Operational processes are planned, implemented and controlled in accordance with the defined requirements.

Inquiry
Review customer inquiry and prepare quotation
Order
Order confirmation and project planning
Planning
Design, approval planning, execution planning
Execution
Construction management and supervision
Completion
Project acceptance and documentation
9

Performance Evaluation

The company monitors, measures, analyzes and evaluates the performance of the QM system.

10

Improvement

The company strives for continuous improvement of the overall performance of the QM system.

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Appendices

Appendix A: Process Map

Process Map

Appendix B: Document Register

Document ID Version Responsible
Quality Management Manual QM-HB-001 1.0 Management
Procedure Project Management QM-VA-101 1.0 Project Management
Procedure Document Control QM-VA-102 1.0 QM Representative
Procedure Internal Audit QM-VA-103 1.0 QM Representative
Procedure Corrective Actions QM-VA-104 1.0 QM Representative

Distribution

Department/Function Copies Recipient
Management
QM Representative
Project Management
Employees
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