Standards and Policies

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

EXTERNAL

INTERNAL

CLADDING


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, sealing or sub-base issues. Any advice given is a suggested understanding of the relevant standard/data and not a recommendation. Hardscape will not be held liable for any failure using our suggestion/interpretation and recommend that a suitably qualified engineer is used to validate the advice.


Our Technical Sales Manager would be pleased to answer any of your questions concerning mortars, bedding materials and unravelling the new British Standards and would also be pleased to give seminars/CPD’s on this topic to offer a deeper understanding of the issues involved. To organise this or raise any other specific questions with regard to laying/standards etc please fill in the Online Enquiries form on our website.

ISO 9001:2008

Focus on quality is important in sustaining long term business success and Hardscape's commitment to high standards was initially rewarded in December 2006 with an internationally recognised quality management system (QMS) Standard in ISO 9001:2008. The accreditation, from a reputable provider, sets out a clear demonstration and intention of Hardscape's commitment to quality management systems and processess. In line with the criteria of the Standard there are also annual assessements to continually refine the processes of the accreditation.


ISO 9001:2008 has become the international reference for quality requirements with certification, the preferred solution for over half a million organisations in at least 159 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 currently assessing the criteria involved to embrace 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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