Independent UK Certification Body

Facility Management Certification

ISO 41001:2018 is the international standard for Facility Management Systems (FMS), giving organisations a framework to integrate people, place, process and technology within the built environment. International Assessment Bureau carries out independent, impartial audits against the standard and issues certification that gives clients and stakeholders confidence in how your facilities are managed.

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UK-based certification body

Applies to organisations of any size or sector

Clear, fixed-fee quotes

The Standard

What ISO 41001:2018 Covers

Facility Management System

A framework to help organisations establish, implement and maintain an effective facility management system across people, place and process.

Benchmarking Competency

Provides a benchmark to measure the competency, consistency and capability of the facilities management services used.

Quality of Life & Productivity

Supports improved quality of life for building occupants alongside the productivity of the core business.

Any Sector

A non-sector-specific standard applicable to all public and private sector organisations, regardless of size or location.

Why It Matters

What ISO 41001:2018 Does For Your Organisation

Reduces disruption: effective facilities management helps avoid business disruption as buildings and systems become more complex.

Improves cost control: supports better asset tracking, space optimisation and cost analysis.

Strengthens reputation: demonstrates a professional, benchmarked approach to clients, partners and regulators.

Supports wellbeing: the quality of an organisation's facilities management affects the health and wellbeing of those who use the building.

How It Works

Our Certification Process at a Glance

Application & Quote

Tell us about your organisation and scope. We provide a clear, fixed quote.

Payment & Invoice

Once you accept the quote, we issue an invoice and confirm your certification agreement before scheduling the audit.

Stage 1, Stage 2 & Surveillance Audits

Assessment of your facility management system in operation against the standard, followed by ongoing surveillance audits.

Certification Decision

An independent technical review confirms the certification decision.

Certificate & Surveillance

Certificate issued, with ongoing surveillance audits to maintain it.

See our full certification process for more detail on each stage.

Background

About ISO 41001:2018

International Assessment Bureau is an independent certification body based in the UK. ISO defines facility management as the organisational function that integrates people, place and process within the built environment to improve the quality of life of building occupants and the productivity of the core business. ISO 41001:2018 can be applied by any organisation regardless of type, size, location or scope.

ISO itself issues no certification or conformity test directly – it develops the standards through a consensus-based process involving technical committees and industry experts. Certification against ISO 41001:2018 is carried out by certification bodies such as International Assessment Bureau. If you are planning to get your organisation certified, get in touch with our team and we will walk you through exactly what is required for your sector and scope.

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