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Accreditations & Pre-qualifications
COVA operates a JAS-ANZ accredited (third-party certified) Integrated Management System (IMS) that complies with the following international and Australian standards.
- AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016 - Quality Management Systems
- AS/NZS ISO 14001:2016 - Environmental Management Systems
- AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- BizSafe Star - Workplace Safety & Health Council (Singapore)
COVA is also pre-qualified under the following Australian Government schemes:
- Construction WHS Accreditation Scheme (OFSC)
- Buy NSW
- Victorian Construction Supplier Register
- Tasmanian Department of Treasury & Finance Prequalification
COVA Cambodia is regulated by RICS.
Memberships
COVA is a member of the following industry bodies:
- Large Format Retail Association (LFRA) - Australia's peak body for the large format retail sector.
- AusCham Cambodia - The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia.
- AustCham Singapore - The Australian Chamber of Commerce, Singapore.
- Lighthouse Club Cambodia - The construction industry's charitable association in Cambodia, part of Lighthouse Club International.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What certifications does COVA hold?
COVA operates a JAS-ANZ accredited Integrated Management System certified by Global-Mark to:
- AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016 (quality)
- AS/NZS ISO 14001:2016 (environmental)
- AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety)
COVA Cambodia is regulated by RICS, and COVA is BizSafe Star certified in Singapore.
Which COVA entities are covered by the Global-Mark certification?
COVA Group holds a single group certification with Global-Mark covering three management system standards. All three were recertified on 30 May 2026.
| Standard | Certified since | Valid until |
|---|---|---|
| AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016 Quality | 2017 | 20 Feb 2029 |
| AS/NZS ISO 14001:2016 Environmental | 2017 | 20 Feb 2029 |
| AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety | 2021 | 20 Feb 2029 |
Certified entities (all hold all three standards):
- COVA Group Pty Ltd (certificate holder)
- COVA Thinking Pty Ltd
- COVA (Cambodia) Co. Ltd
- COVA Thinking (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- COVA Philippines Inc.
Scope of certification: design and advisory services, including feasibility studies, engineering, quantity surveying, project management and energy auditing.
Certified offices: Sydney · Melbourne · Hobart · Singapore · Phnom Penh · Manila (Makati)
Which Australian Government schemes is COVA pre-qualified under?
COVA is pre-qualified under:
- the Construction WHS Accreditation Scheme (OFSC)
- Buy NSW
- the Victorian Construction Supplier Register
- the Tasmanian Department of Treasury & Finance prequalification
What industry memberships does COVA hold?
COVA is a member of:
- the Large Format Retail Association (LFRA) in Australia
- AusCham Cambodia
- AustCham Singapore
- Lighthouse Club Cambodia, the construction industry's charitable association