SpeCC is the specialist certification scheme for Concrete Contractors, primarily those involved in the construction of reinforced concrete frames and basements.

It provides confirmation that certified companies have the capability to complete construction projects in conformity with the client’s specification, having regard to sustainable construction principles and with effective health and safety systems to manage any risks which may arise to their staff, other contractors and the public.

The certification standard is the SpeCC Regulations 2010 (Issue 1 Revision 1: July 2011). These regulations are the requirements for this specialist quality, product conformity, environmental and health and safety certification scheme. They apply the requirements of relevant legislation, standards and guidance documents to the specific activities involved in the construction of concrete structures.

The principal requirements applied within the SpeCC Regulations are those contained in the following documents:

ISO 9001 Quality management systems – Requirements with guidance for use BS EN 13670 Execution of concrete structures National Structural Concrete Specification for Building Construction (NSCS) BS 8102 Code of practice for protection of below ground structures against water from the ground BS EN 206 Concrete. Specification, performance, production and conformity BS 8500 Parts 1 & 2 Concrete. Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206 Reducing the Risk of Leaking Substructure A Clients’ Guide (ICE guidance)

For sustainability:

ISO 14001 Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use BES 6001 Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products

For the management of health and safety:

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (SI 2007 No. 320) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (SI 1998 No. 2307) The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (SI 1998 No. 2306) ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety management systems – Specification BS 5975 Code of practice for temporary works procedures and the permissible stress design of falsework