Standards and Policies

LAYING
As part of our continued commitment to provide quality impartial advice on the selection of paving materials, Hardscape can now offer sound advice on any laying or sub-base issues. Our Technical Sales Manager Asil Besim would be pleased to answer any of your questions concerning mortars, bedding materials and unravelling the new British Standards. Mr Besim would also be pleased to give seminars/CPD’s on this topic to offer a deeper understanding of the issues involved. To contact him or raise any other specific questions with regard to laying/standards etc please fill in the Online Enquiries form on our website contact page.

Hardscape have completed a suite of BSEN natural stone, clay and concrete paver tests to ensure the specification conforms to the latest industry standards:

BS EN 1341:2000
BS EN 1342:2000
BS EN 1343:2000
BS EN 1344:2002
BS EN 1338:2003
BS EN 1339:2003
BS 7533-1:2001
BS 7533-2:2001
BS 7533-3:2005
BS 7533-4:2006
BS 7533-6:1999
BS 7533-7:2002
BS 7533-8:2003
BS 7533-10:2004
BS 7533-11:2003
BS 7533-12:2006
BS 7932:2003
BS 7997:2003

ISO 9001:2000

Hardscape's commitment to quality standards has finally been rewarded with accreditation in December 2006 of the industry recognised standard in ISO 9001:2000.

Focus on quality is important in sustaining long term business success and opportunity. Certification to the internationally recognised quality management system (QMS) standard, ISO 9001:2000 from a reputable provider, gives a clear demonstration of Hardscape's commitment to quality.


ISO 9001:2000 has become the international reference for quality requirements with certification, the preferred solution for over half a million organisations in one hundred and fifty nine countries.

Investors in People

The Investors in People Standard is a business improvement tool designed to advance an organisation's performance through its people. Hardscape are in the final stages of assessment for this esteemed accreditation.

The framework involves:

• Plan – developing strategies to improve the performance of the organisation
• Do – taking action to improve the performance of the organisation
• Review – evaluating the impact on the performance of the organisation

Over 37,000 UK organisations are recognised as Investors in People, covering a wide spectrum of UK industries. Hardscape understand the importance of a strong, cohesive workforce who enjoy their roles within the company and IIP is a means by which their professionalism and endeavour are recognised at all levels realising better communication systems and improved procedures. On-going training programmes ensure that Hardscape's staff are capable of meeting the demands of its customers on a daily basis.

Social and Ethical Policy

Furthering its commitment to fair working practices and respect for the individual both in the UK and more specifically internationally, 2006 saw Hardscape receive SGS accreditation for natural stone producing factories in China covering social and ethical conditions.
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Environmental Policy

Hardscape are increasingly aware of the on-going global debate in the use of ecologically sustainable materials and the impact of the carbon footprint on today's society and as a consequence remain committed to demonstrate sound environmental performance of their activities, products and services.
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Stone Sustainability Statement

As Stone Federation members Hardscape are commited to recognising that their operations impact upon the environment and therefore endeavour to ensure that the potential harmful effects of their actions are minimised wherever practicable.
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Health and Safety Policy

In accordance with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and its associated legislation, this document sets out the overall policy of Hardscape towards the health, safety and welfare at work of its employees and others who may be affected by its undertakings.
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