Demonstrating its continued commitment to quality and all-around excellence, Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) Transportation District has been awarded the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2008 certificate of registration.

“Quality has always been part of Mass. Electric’s culture. The certification process is another way for us to show the industry, current and future clients that we are the quality leaders,” said MEC President Al Sori. “We’re all proud that we can officially say we’re ISO 9001 certified. The standards truly reflect our philosophy and commitment.”

Some of the requirements in ISO 9001:2008 (which is one of the standards in the ISO 9000 family) include:

• A set of procedures that cover all key processes in the business
• Monitoring processes to ensure they are effective
• Keeping adequate records
• Checking output for defects, with appropriate and corrective action where necessary
• Regularly reviewing individual processes and the quality system itself for effectiveness
• Facilitating continual improvement

Founded in 1928, Mass. Electric Construction Co. has become one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, the Transportation District operates regional offices throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, with electrical projects in government, transportation, utilities, commercial and industrial markets. Mass. Electric's transportation service includes signal, overhead contact systems (catenaries), traction power and communications systems for clients nationwide.

Mass. Electric Construction Co. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kiewit Corp., one of North America’s largest and most respected construction, engineering and mining organizations. Headquartered in Omaha, Neb., the employee-owned company operates through a network of offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico and abroad. In 2009, Kiewit celebrated it 125th anniversary.