How we do it
FAST-TRACK PROJECTS
We understand that our client's business can depend on rapid completion of a project; opportunities arise with limited timeframes, companies can't afford to lose any time in disaster recovery, situations arise where there is no time to be lost. At Wilkore our expertise allows us to fast-track projects by running the design and construction of a project in parallel. We know where we can economise on programs. We have long-term relationships with many of our subcontractors, ensuring a better and speedier end result for our clients. We can ask more of them and know that they will deliver for us. Our fast-track capabilities also means that when unexpected delays arise or the weather gets in the way of progress on site, we bring a project back on track.
DESIGN
Our experience in design means that we are able to help our clients ensure that their buildings are compliant, accreditable and will work structurally and aesthetically. Frequently our long-term clients ask us to get involved at the early stages of design, collaborating with architects, engineers and the clients themselves, we help facilitate the design. We are recognised experts in high containment, cleanrooms and automated containment storage systems (ACS).
COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
Wilkore are proud to be a member of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) to complement Green Star accredited professionals among our staff and to reinforce Wilkore’s commitment to sustainable construction and building life cycle. The GBCA developed Green Star as the the benchmark environmental rating system for building design. Green star gives industry an objective measurement tool for green buildings by raising awareness, both socially and economically, of the benefit of green building.
We are certified to ISO 14001, we run recycling programs. We are experienced at incorporating green technologies into buildings having been involved in several Green Star projects. At our head office we have constructed a sun-shading screen that has proven to reduce the energy consumption of the building.
The AS 14001 (AU10/3654) environmental management standard specifies environmental management requirements to help organizations protect the environment, prevent pollution, and improve their environmental performance. Our certification demonstrates that we at Wilkore have established, implemented and maintain procedures to identify and clarify the legal and other requirements that apply to Wilkore's environmental aspects.
QUALITY SYSTEM
Our Quality Assurance system is required to service our clients in the pharmaceutical industry whose regulations of are among the most highly regulated in the world. It is also used extensively by our high containment projects. Our system provides clients with additional documentation for the validation of their facilities and incorporates elements of the Australian Code of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). We use an inspection and test planning and record system, supported by policies, standard operating procedures and work instructions. We achieved ISO 9001 accreditation in 2010.
ISO9001 (AU10/3653) is a global quality management standard that Wilkore uses to establish and update our quality management system (QMS). It allows us to achieve standards of quality that are recognized and respected throughout the world.
OH&S
In November 2009 the Federal Safety Commission (FSC) officially recognised Wilkore's occupational health and safety system (member number 0179). FSC accreditation demonstrates that our OH&S procedures are of the highest level. This accreditation is a significant commitment, with ongoing auditing and reporting to ensure that our high standards are maintained. Only builders who are accredited under the Scheme can enter into head contracts for building work that is funded directly or indirectly by the Australian Government.
Wilkore are certified to Australian Standard 4801 (AU09/3308) and ISO18001 (AU09/3340). These standards set out all requirements for implementing a occupational health and safety management system. It assures Wilkore's conformance with its stated OH&S policy and compliance with the requirements of the relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice such as the OHS Act 2004 (VIC) and WHS Act (Qld) 1995. Wilkore's OH&S policies are the corner stones of Wilkore's systems and practices.
Wilkore adhere to the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry, as developed by the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments. The Code establishes a set of principles and standards of behaviour that is expected to apply in dealings between clients, their representatives and members of the construction industry.
Our OH&S system is operated under our ISO 9001 quality system.
