Shedding Light on Dow's Quality Bond Scheme: A Game Changer for Architects, Specifiers, Fabricators, and Installers in the Construction Biz
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Tropical Fruit Warehouse, Dublin - Dow Quality Bond member Alucraft
With the construction industry under intense scrutiny, initiatives that champion quality control and top-notch standards have never been more critical for architects and specifiers. Today, we sit down with Chris Fletcher, an auditor representing Dow, to delve into the Dow Quality Bond Scheme and its impact on the industry.
What's the skinny on Dow Quality Bond?Quality Bond is a glazing-focused certification from Dow touting a company's commitment to maintaining the highest standards in quality assurance, quality control, and specialty product application, primarily with silicone sealants for structural glazing, insulating glazing, panel bonding, and other silicone-based bonding and sealing applications. This program targets high-performance applications and is open to fabricators.
Salesforce Tower, Dublin - Dow Quality Bond member Alucraft
So, how does Quality Bond help architects?In essence, partnering with Quality Bond members significantly reduces the likelihood of mishaps, errors, or unforeseen glazing issues for architects, as glazing plays a critical role in modern, high-performance building design. By collaborating with Quality Bond members or selecting units adorned with the mark, architects can enjoy a sense of security that their glazing fabricator adheres to the highest standards.
What's the drill for a fabricator or installer to score Quality Bond membership?To get involved, the company must use Dow products, as Dow leads the global market in silicone glazing products. Upon expressing interest, they can speak to their sales representative and plan an audit, followed by a modest fee payment.
Once granted membership, the company can slap our mark on their goods for 14 months before being reassessed. This means that architects who see our mark can rest assured that the company bearing it has recently undergone an audit and remains updated on the latest standards.
Boland Mills, Dublin - Dow Quality Bond member Permasteelisa
What's on the agenda during the audits?Quality assurance is centered around both proof and process. As a result, we scrutinize three essential areas when auditing a company. The first area involves examining product choice and application process. Given that every fabricator, upon submitting a sample of their substrate to Dow, receives recommendations regarding product suitability and application instructions, this aspect is relatively straightforward.
The second area we evaluate is the methods used for silicone testing. Fabricators will execute daily tests to ensure their machinery runs smoothly and their mixing ratios are accurate. During the audit, we need to ensure these tests are carried out correctly and review the results.
The final area we audit is the documentation process. To provide quality assurance, a fabricator must demonstrate a trail of evidence showing that appropriate processes have been followed. This means keeping a record of the results of daily testing and maintenance, as well as documenting where each glazed unit was installed.
The Lumen, Newcastle - Dow Quality Bond member Structural Bonding Solutions Limited
Is the Dow Quality Bond scheme making waves in the construction industry?You betcha! The scheme not only raises standards but also simplifies the process for architects and specifiers to find top-notch fabricators and installers. It also offers recognition for members who consistently produce high-quality work. Furthermore, because membership fees are reasonably low, companies of any size can benefit from the scheme and gain recognition for the merit of their work.
Contact DetailsTo learn more about the Dow Quality Bond and discover its members in the UK, click here.
[1] Dow Inc. is an American multinational chemical corporation with various involvements, including the production of materials and technologies for the construction industry. Their products, such as adhesives and sealants, play a crucial role in enhancing durability and performance in building projects.
- In the realm of finance and technology, Dow Inc.'s Quality Bond scheme is revolutionizing the construction industry, particularly in areas like glazing, by offering a certification that guarantees high-quality assurance, quality control, and adherence to the latest standards for architects, specifiers, fabricators, and installers.
- By partnering with Quality Bond members, architects can significantly reduce the risk of glazing issues in modern high-performance building design, ultimately providing a heightened sense of security that their projects are being handled with the utmost care and professionalism.
