Cement, Energy and Environment

16 completely integrated and aligned with the business strategies of the organization. The new structure covers elements of quality improvement, TQM and business success. The new structure is applicable to all new ISO management standards and, therefore, facilitates system integration. Standardization and conformity assessment not only bring management knowledge to the doorstep of the user organizations but also facilitate global trade. 6.0 Conclusion Indian cement industry is the second largest in the world and cement sector is very organized. However, construction activities are not well organized and, therefore, the country faces numerous challenges relating to durability and sustainability of construction products and sustainable development. In this scenario, certifications and accreditations covering manufacturing, quality control and assurance and inspection activities play an important role in quality management and sustainable development in the country. The services provided by National Council for Cement and Building Materials are leading to better quality, sustainability and satisfaction of consumers and users of construction products. References 1. ISO 9001: Quality management system- Requirements. 2. ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Conformity assessment- requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection. 3. ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. 4. ISO/IEC 17034:2016 General requirements for the competence of reference material producers. 5. ISO/IEC 17043: 2010 Conformity assessment- General requirements for proficiency testing. 6. http://www.wbcsdcement.org/index.php/key- issues/climate-protection. 7. http://www.bis.org.in/qazwsx/sti/STI_269_7_09 092016.pdf. Acknowledgment The paper is published with the permission of Director General, National Council for Cement and Building Materials. ******