BSI opens sector-wide survey on BS 99001 quality standard
Iain Hoey
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Quality management standard for construction under review
BSI has launched a public survey to collect feedback on BS 99001, the British standard for quality management systems in the built environment.
According to the Fire Industry Association, the B/570 Quality Management in Construction committee is seeking input from professionals and organisations across the sector to support development of the next version of BS 99001.
The current version of BS 99001 builds upon ISO 9001 by incorporating additional sector-specific requirements.
It aims to improve project outcomes and safety throughout the asset lifecycle, from design to decommissioning.
The survey, open from 9 July to 9 October 2025, is intended to assess the standard’s effectiveness, explore implementation challenges, and identify possible improvements.
BSI is encouraging broad participation to help ensure the revised standard reflects the needs of the industry.
Alignment with ISO 9001 revision
BS 99001 was developed to complement BS EN ISO 9001:2015 by adding quality management requirements specific to construction.
The revision process comes as ISO 9001 itself is undergoing an update. BSI’s B/570 committee intends to use the sector’s feedback to align BS 99001 with any future changes to the international standard.
The current edition of BS 99001 includes additional requirements in areas such as design quality, temporary works, inspection and test planning, and competence.
It is intended to support the built environment in delivering safe, high-quality projects, particularly in the context of the Building Safety Act and increased regulatory focus on asset lifecycle performance.
Survey content and intended outcomes
The questionnaire aims to gather views on how BS 99001 is being used, any implementation difficulties, and areas that could benefit from clearer or more detailed guidance.
BSI said the survey would take approximately 10 minutes to complete and was designed to gather diverse insights from across the sector.
Respondents are asked to indicate how familiar they are with BS 99001 and to provide practical feedback on the usability and value of the standard in real-world settings.
The feedback will be reviewed by the B/570 committee and used to inform decisions on content revisions, format options, and future development priorities.
Document options and user flexibility
BSI offers BS 99001 in two formats to suit different user preferences.
Professionals who already hold BS EN ISO 9001 can purchase BS 99001 as a standalone document.
Alternatively, PD 99001 combines the full clauses of ISO 9001 with the corresponding clauses of BS 99001 in a single volume.
This integrated format is intended to support easier reference and implementation by aligning international and sector-specific quality management content.
BSI said this flexibility is intended to ensure accessibility and usability for a wide range of practitioners.
Relevance to sector regulation and safety
BS 99001 has been positioned as a tool for demonstrating compliance with emerging regulatory requirements, including those under the Building Safety Act.
Its content recognises the multi-organisational nature of construction projects and is structured to support collaboration, quality assurance, and accountability across the supply chain.
By addressing both operational and regulatory challenges, the standard aims to contribute to safer and more durable built assets.
BSI has emphasised the importance of feedback in ensuring that BS 99001 remains current and usable as the regulatory and industry landscape evolves.
BSI opens sector-wide survey on BS 99001 quality standard: Summary
BSI has launched a survey to gather views on BS 99001.
The initiative was announced by the Fire Industry Association on 11 July 2025.
BS 99001 builds on ISO 9001 with additional sector-specific requirements for construction.
The B/570 Quality Management in Construction committee is seeking feedback from industry professionals.
The survey is open from 9 July to 9 October 2025.
It aims to inform the future revision of BS 99001 in line with updates to ISO 9001.
Questions cover the usability, implementation, and value of the standard.
BSI said the survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
BSI provides BS 99001 as a standalone document or integrated with ISO 9001.
The standard supports compliance with the Building Safety Act and quality assurance across the asset lifecycle.