Quality Registrar Systems is pleased to announce the addition of ISO 44001:2017 — Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems — to its certification portfolio. With this launch, organisations across the UAE and the wider region can now achieve internationally recognised certification for the way they build and manage partnerships, joint ventures, strategic alliances and supply chain relationships.
What is ISO 44001:2017?
ISO 44001 is the international standard for Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems (CBRMS). Based on the pioneering British Standard BS 11000, it provides a structured framework built around an eight-stage relationship life cycle — from operational awareness, knowledge and partner selection through to working together, value creation, and a well-managed exit strategy when projects conclude.
The standard follows the same high-level structure as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, which means it integrates smoothly with the management systems your organisation may already have in place.
With ISO 44001:2017, the QRS ISO certification portfolio grows to 21 standards — giving clients a single trusted partner for quality, safety, security, sustainability and now collaboration.
Why ISO 44001 Matters for Your Business
Major projects increasingly depend on how well organisations work together. Certification to ISO 44001 demonstrates to clients, partners and tender committees that your collaborative relationships are professionally managed. Key benefits include:
- Win more collaborative contracts and tenders where ISO 44001 is specified
- Build trust and transparency with partners, suppliers and clients
- Reduce the risk of disputes and relationship breakdown on major projects
- Create measurable value from joint ventures and strategic alliances
- Exit partnerships in a structured, professional way when projects conclude
Who Should Consider ISO 44001 Certification?
ISO 44001 is especially valuable for organisations in construction, infrastructure, energy, transportation, defence and facilities management — any sector where large projects, joint ventures and long-term supplier relationships are central to success.
How QRS Can Help
Certification follows our proven process: application and contract, optional gap analysis, Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, certification decision, and annual surveillance. Our experienced auditors will assess your collaborative management framework against the requirements of the standard and support you at every stage of the journey.
To learn more or to request a quotation for ISO 44001 certification, please contact the QRS team at info@qrs.ae or call 02 671 4302.