Build systems that work on site.

Overview

ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 — your clients expect it, auditors will verify it, but building and maintaining a documented system is time-consuming. MESCo conducts gap assessments, develops aligned procedures, conducts internal audits, and supports your readiness for external certification or client audits. We don’t just hand you a manual. We build systems that work on site, train your team, and ensure you’re audit-ready when it matters.

ISO compliance isn’t a checkbox. It’s discipline. We help you build that discipline so audits become routine verification of what you’re already doing well — management plans are being followed, project procedures are being used, QA/QC is being verified, WHSMPs are being implemented, risk is being managed.

The Problem

Many contractors have ISO requirements in contracts but lack systems where management plans, project procedures, QA/QC frameworks, lot registers, WHSMPs, and risk registers are integrated and actually implemented. Gap assessments reveal missing procedures, inadequate records, or systems that look good on paper but aren’t followed in the field. Internal audits expose non-conformances close to external audits. External audits fail. Contracts are put at risk. Emergency remediation creates chaos and cost overruns.

What’s Included

• ISO Gap Assessment — evaluation against ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 alignment of management plans, procedures, QA/QC frameworks, records, and verification systems.
• Management Plan Alignment — ensuring management plans meet ISO requirements for quality, environmental, and safety objectives.
• Project Procedure Documentation — writing or refining procedures for QA/QC, document control, training, incident management, risk management, internal audits.
• QA/QC Framework Verification — confirming QA/QC frameworks meet ISO 9001 requirements for verification and validation.
• WHSMP Audit — verifying WHSMPs align with ISO 45001 requirements for hazard identification, risk assessment, and control implementation.
• Risk Register Management — ensuring risk registers meet ISO requirements for risk identification, assessment, and treatment.
• Quality Manual Development — if starting from scratch or updating existing Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Internal Audit Program — planned audit schedule, auditor training, audit checklists aligned to ISO clauses.
• Internal Audits Conducted by MESCo — we audit your integrated systems; log non-conformances and opportunities.
• Corrective Action Support — guidance on root cause analysis, corrective action planning, effectiveness verification.

How It Works

1. Gap Assessment — We review your management plans, project procedures, QA/QC frameworks, WHSMPs, risk registers, records, and internal audit practices. We map against ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 requirements and identify integration gaps.
2. Remediation Planning — We prioritise gaps by risk and effort. We develop a remediation plan with timelines and resource allocation.
3. System Integration — We ensure management plans, procedures, frameworks, and records are integrated and mutually reinforcing — not siloed systems.
4. Audit Program Setup — We define internal audit schedule, train internal auditors (or audit on your behalf), establish NCR tracking.
5. Management Review Support — We facilitate management review cycle, ensure inputs are comprehensive, establish ongoing review rhythm.
6. Readiness Review — 4-6 weeks before external audit, we conduct mock audit. We address remaining findings and coach team on what to expect.

Deliverables

• ISO Gap Assessment report
• Integrated management plan requirements checklist
• Documented procedures
• QA/QC framework alignment verification
• WHSMP alignment verification
• Risk register alignment verification
• Quality Manual
• Internal Audit Program and schedule
• Audit checklists aligned to ISO clauses
• Auditor training materials
• NCR Register and corrective action tracker
• Management Review template and records
• Mock audit report and remediation tracking

Who It’s For

• Contractors pursuing ISO certification who require comprehensive gap assessment and remediation support.
• Companies with ISO requirements in their contracts that require compliance verification ahead of principal audits.
• Organisations building integrated systems from scratch seeking expert guidance from policy development through to internal audit.
• Teams failing audits or experiencing repeat non-conformances that require a disciplined approach to root cause analysis and sustained compliance.