After months of planning, meticulous preparation and a rigorous audit process, GRAHAM’s commitment to collaborative working practices was formally recognised at the start of August 2018 following the award of ISO 44001 certification for ‘Collaborative Business Relationships’.

The independent, third-party endorsement has reinforced the privately-owned company’s position as a leader in the UK construction market and positions GRAHAM among a select group of UK contractors in receipt of the new generation international standard.

In essence, the ISO provides the infrastructure to underpin sustainable business relationships and harness the benefits of collaborative working.

But when you strip the words back, what does it really mean?