Purpose – The aim of this study is to evaluate implementation of an integrated management system (IMS) based ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards for construction firms. Design/methodology/approach – Supported by a structured questionnaire survey, this paper examines several related issues in...

Purpose – This paper aims to unveil the conditions of implementation of ISO 9001 standard in design organisations, identify the critical factors affecting design quality, and explore the main threats to impair sustainability of design organisations in Chinese economy system transition....

Purpose – This study aims to explore the barriers to implementation of ISO 9000 in China, and to identify how these barriers can be overcome. Design/methodology/approach – Using a structural questionnaire survey, this paper examines the main barriers for enterprises in effective...