Oil Patch Bits: Alaska Frontier Constructors receives certificates

Alaska Frontier Constructors Inc. said Dec. 15 that it, along with Nanuq Inc. of Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay have achieved an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certificate, an AHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management System certificate and ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certificate for its development and implementation of an internationally recognized project management structure for heavy civil construction projects. The certifications were issued by SRI Quality System Registrar, an internationally-accredited, Pittsburg-based firm that evaluates and audits management system standards. The recognition highlights AFC and Nanuq’s dedication to good environmental practices, as well as a commitment to customers, established clear policy and planning and good community relations. AFC is an Alaska owned and operated civil engineer construction contractor and its affiliate, Nanuq is owned by Kuukpik Corp. from the village of Nuiqsut. The two firms have over 400 employees working throughout Alaska.