Resources

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Sustainable building certification system from the U.S. Green Building Council. Evaluates energy efficiency, water usage, materials and indoor environmental quality.

FM Approvals

FM Global certification that validates products, materials and services for fire protection and other industrial risks. Facilities meeting FM requirements operate under international risk mitigation standards.

National Fire Protection Association

Organization that develops fire protection codes and standards. NFPA standards define requirements for sprinkler systems, detection, alarms and fire suppression in industrial facilities.

ISN — ISNetworld

Global contractor management platform that verifies compliance in safety, health, environment and quality. Enables companies to document and validate their safety practices for international clients.

International Building Code

International building code published by the International Code Council. Defines requirements for structural design, fire protection, accessibility and mechanical systems for buildings.

Buckling-Restrained Braces (AISC 341)

Seismic structural system that absorbs energy during an earthquake without buckling. Codified in AISC 341 (Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings) as a buckling-restrained braced frame (BRBF).

Safety conditions for working at heights

Official Mexican standard from the Ministry of Labor establishing safety requirements for work at heights: blood pressure monitoring, fall checklists, daily permits and cascading signatures.

Welding and cutting activities — safety and hygiene conditions

Official Mexican standard regulating hot work: welding, oxy-fuel cutting and open flame operations. Requires a fire watch, hot work permits and documented safety protocols.

Certificate of Competencies or Work Skills

Mexican certification issued by the Ministry of Labor (STPS) that certifies a worker has been trained in the competencies required for their position. All on-site personnel must hold a valid certificate.