The future of technology and your QMS
When I first came to the Asphalt Institute laboratory (circa 1994) there were very few computers in the offices. There were only large desktop models and thick massive square... Read more
Management reviews – Keeping the team engaged
Management reviews were reinstated back in 2016 after a five-year absence and were fully implemented and observed by the assessors during an onsite assessment in April 2017. As we talk... Read more
Managing proficiency sample reports – Tracking quality
If your laboratory is accredited, you are required to participate in a Proficiency Sample Program (PSP) in the areas that are applicable to your areas of accreditation. This requirement... Read more
The compound effect
We’re at the midpoint in the year and most construction materials laboratories are in full swing! Non-essential activities typically take the back seat and, unfortunately, the details of the... Read more
Feedback from AASHTO re:source
We recently received feedback from AASHTO re:source regarding assessor access to a laboratory’s Quality Manual (QM). They received a request from a user of R18LabQMS and asked if they... Read more
V2.0 – More new features
As we continue our quest into version 2.0, let’s take a look at the “Manage Lab” tab. With the navigation bar across the top, the manage lab tab is... Read more
v2.0 – Let’s dig in and look around!
After nearly one year in the planning and development of version 2.0, the upgrade went live on March 12th! We are closely tracking any issues that may arise, and... Read more
v2.0 is Live! R18LabQMS
R18LabQMS v2.0 is now live! When you get a chance, check out the new look and features of the application. Thanks, R18LabQMS Team Read more
Celebrating our 5th Year this month with V2.0
R18LabQMS Version 2.0 set to be released We are now in the final stages of beta testing for V2.0, as this new version will be released shortly. In the... Read more
Preparing for an assessment
Like most laboratories, when it’s time for an on-site assessment we all scramble to be sure we’re prepared when the assessor walks through the doors of the laboratory. Preparation... Read more