The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announces that Koehn Building Systems, headquartered in Rich Hill, Mo., and servicing Missouri and Kansas, is the second metal building assembler based in Missouri to obtain the prestigious AC478 accreditation administered by the International Accreditation Service (IAS). AC478, Accreditation for Metal Building Assemblers Inspection, is a standard to recognize metal building assemblers committed to excellence.
Achieving this accreditation demonstrates that Koehn Building Systems has the personnel, the organizational skills, vast experience, knowledge, management procedures, and commitment to assemble metal buildings in accordance with code, specifications, costs and deadlines. Requirements for this accreditation include documented management systems, rigorous safety training, quality managers, OSHA training, documented safety plans, site-specific plans, and other documentation.
“Koehn Buildings is joining an elite group of companies that believe in raising the bar in the metal building industry,” notes Jennifer Heimburger, MBCEA president. “We appreciate your common belief and recognize your company with the high standard of accreditation. Together, we will create a great movement in the industry. Thanks for being an avid adopter of the program.”
Koehn Building Systems is a general contractor that works closely with the client to create and design an exceptional product that maximizes value. Their skilled team and qualified sub-contractors help to maintain safe site conditions to keep your project running on time. “The commitment to quality and safety were two main reasons we decided to pursue MBCEA’s quality initiative AC478,” notes President Steve Koehn. “By achieving AC478 recognition, we now have demonstrable proof that we have the personnel, procedures and commitment to deliver quality projects.”
For more information about the IAS AC478 accreditation program visit mbcea.org. For more information about Koehn Building Systems, visit koehnbuildings.com.