Certifications and awards

Takenaka Quality Management – Quality Assurance at all levels

To assure quality, we combine the high Japanese expectations for service and customer care with decades of experience in the European markets across 13 countries.

Certifications and awards

Takenaka Quality Management – Quality Assurance at all levels

To assure quality, we combine the high Japanese expectations for service and customer care with decades of experience in the European markets across 13 countries.

Takenaka is certified according to the latest ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard for all Japanese and European locations, as well as in other foreign ­locations. For the Jaguar Land Rover Ltd construction project in Slovakia, Takenaka Europe was also certified according to the British standard “Achilles Building Confidence”.

Takenaka has been transferring the concepts of “Quality Control” from the world of industry to individual construction project management since the 1950s, well before the worldwide adoption of ISO standards.  For our commitment to “Total Quality Control” and then “Total Quality Management” we were awarded the prestigious Deming Prize in 1979.  In 1982, Takenaka was awarded the Japanese Medal for Quality Control.

Stunning reflection of clouds on the glass façade of the Alps office building's entrance in Slovakia – a construction project by Takenaka.

Takenaka is certified according to the latest ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard for all Japanese and European locations, as well as in other foreign ­locations. For the Jaguar Land Rover Ltd construction project in Slovakia, Takenaka Europe was also certified according to the British standard “Achilles Building Confidence”.

Takenaka has been transferring the concepts of “Quality Control” from the world of industry to individual construction project management since the 1950s, well before the worldwide adoption of ISO standards.  For our commitment to “Total Quality Control” and then “Total Quality Management” we were awarded the prestigious Deming Prize in 1979.  In 1982, Takenaka was awarded the Japanese Medal for Quality Control.

Stunning reflection of clouds on the glass façade of the Alps office building's entrance in Slovakia – a construction project by Takenaka.
Stunning reflection of clouds on the glass façade of the Alps office building's entrance in Slovakia – a construction project by Takenaka.

Takenaka is certified according to the latest ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard for all Japanese and European locations, as well as in other foreign ­locations. For the Jaguar Land Rover Ltd construction project in Slovakia, Takenaka Europe was also certified according to the British standard “Achilles Building Confidence”.

Takenaka has been transferring the concepts of “Quality Control” from the world of industry to individual construction project management since the 1950s, well before the worldwide adoption of ISO standards.  For our commitment to “Total Quality Control” and then “Total Quality Management” we were awarded the prestigious Deming Prize in 1979.  In 1982, Takenaka was awarded the Japanese Medal for Quality Control.

Five components, QCDSE

they characterize our approach to project management and cooperation with our clients:

Five components, QCDSE

they characterize our approach to project management and cooperation with our clients:

Q

for Quality

Takenaka implements all relevant standards, legal requirements, and the wishes of its customers reliably, without defects, and to the highest levels of construction quality.

C

for Cost

Takenaka adheres to the given budget – without any hidden extras.

D

for Delivery

Takenaka guarantees the agreed interim and final dates.

This is a decisive factor, especially for building owners, who want to be able to set up their own production facilities in parallel with the construction of the architecture.

S

for Safety

Takenaka ensures occupational health and safety on all of its construction sites.

E

for Environment

Takenaka strongly encourages environmental protection during the construction period and employs a far-sighted approach to recycling, waste disposal and low-emission building materials.

Certified occupational health and safety

“Safety first on all our construction sites”

All Japanese headquarters and regional offices, as well as many foreign locations, are certified according to the current ISO 45001:2018 health and safety management standard, including several of our branches in Europe.

Certified environmental protection

All Japanese headquarters and regional offices, as well as many foreign locations, are certified according to the current ISO 14001:2015 environmental management standard, including several of our branches in Europe.

Gold Award

at the Supplier Excellence Awards“

In 2019 Takenaka won gold in the category “Best Subcontractor in the non-automative sector” for Jaguar Land Rover’s new plant in Nitra (SK), in competition with 3,000 companies.

Training and professional development

We promote both in-house and external training for our employees. Selected EU employees get to experience the “spirit” of the parent company for themselves on location in Japan.

Certified occupational health and safety

“Safety first on all our construction sites”

All Japanese headquarters and regional offices, as well as many foreign locations, are certified according to the current ISO 45001:2018 health and safety management standard, including several of our branches in Europe.

Certified environmental protection

All Japanese headquarters and regional offices, as well as many foreign locations, are certified according to the current ISO 14001:2015 environmental management standard, including several of our branches in Europe.

Gold Award

at the Supplier Excellence Awards“

In 2019 Takenaka won gold in the category “Best Subcontractor in the non-automative sector” for Jaguar Land Rover’s new plant in Nitra (SK), in competition with 3,000 companies.

Training and professional development

We promote both in-house and external training for our employees. Selected EU employees get to experience the “spirit” of the parent company for themselves on location in Japan.

Latest certificates

Innovative Architecture, high quality execution

Innovative Architecture, high quality execution

You want to build and are looking for the right partner? Contact us!

Innovative Architecture, high quality execution

You want to build and are looking for the right partner? Contact us!