Document Management

Abacus has along with our IT consultant Webdew developed our own web based document control system for our projects. This system acts as a centralised point for common documents used in tendering and also in the construction of our projects.

Investing in this web based portal demonstrates our commitment to striving for greater efficiency in Information Managment and greater Quality Control.
Abacus has developed business policies and procedures for the management of information within the business and within each project, which is strictly adhered to.

Time Management

Abacus uses Microsoft Project to develop construction programmes for each project.
In addition to project gantt charts, Abacus uses 2 and 4 week rolling programmmes to fine tune our delivery, which are communicated to trades on a weekly basis.

Risk Management

Managing and controlling risk will enable Abacus Project Services Projects to operate efficiently and safely. Through the pro-active identification, assessment and control of risks, the probability of personal injury or loss to our organization will be minimised.

Quality Management

Abacus is committed to developing it's Management Systems to further improve its Quality Assurance Systems in pursuit of excellence in the quality of it's projects. Implementing our prior knowledge of QA Systems and Risk Management Approach, we have developed our own Quality Assurance System, the success of which is demonstrated by the high calibre architectural projects we have successfully completed and the high number of satisfied Clients and Architects.

Abacus is working toward certification to ISO 9001 Standard.

Occupational Health & Safety Management

Abacus Project Services cares for our workforce, contractors and the communities in which we work.

We believe all incidents are preventable and we promote a "Zero Injury Policy" as our company safety culture. Through pro-active assessment, management and control of risks, we aim to secure safe working environments. All persons entering and working on our construction sites are accountable for safety of themselves and others in performing their duties/work. Abacus Project Services undertakes to fully support site safety and to provide resources and training for our employees. The same undertakings are required of sub-contractors to their employees.

Abacus is working toward certification to AS 4801 Standard.

Enviromental Management

Abacus supports the ideology of a sustainable environment. Accordingly we support the use of materials and work practises that minimise pollution in their manufacture and installation into the project.

Abacus has an Environmental Policy and Environmental Management System in order to assist with delivery of this responsibility on each project.