Certifications & Quality Standards

Quality Management Systems

Our processes align with international management standards focused on continuous improvement, safety and sustainability:

• ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management System
• ISO 14001:2015 — Environmental Management System
• ISO 45001:2018 — Occupational Health & Safety
• ISO 50001 — Energy Management
• ISO 31000 — Risk Management
• ISO 19650 — BIM Information Management

Structural Engineering

Our structural projects are developed following internationally recognized design codes for concrete, steel, wind and seismic loads.

Structural Concrete

• ACI 318 — Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
• ACI 301 — Specifications for Structural Concrete
• ACI 117 — Tolerances for Concrete Construction

Structural Steel

• AISC 360 — Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
• AISC Steel Construction Manual

Loads & Actions

• ASCE 7 — Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria
• CFE Civil Works Design Manual
• NTC — Complementary Technical Standards for Seismic Design
• NTC — Complementary Technical Standards for Wind Design

Steel Fabrication & Welding

For projects involving steel structures, we supervise fabrication and erection per recognized quality and inspection standards.

Structural Welding

• AWS D1.1 — Structural Welding Code – Steel
• AWS D1.5 — Bridge Welding Code

Quality Control

• WPS — Welding Procedure Specification
• PQR — Procedure Qualification Record
• WPQ — Welder Performance Qualification

Inspection & Verification

• Visual Weld Inspection (VT)
• Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Dimensional verification and material traceability

Electrical Systems

We design and execute electrical installations following safety, energy efficiency and regulatory compliance criteria.

• NOM-001-SEDE — Mexican Electrical Installation Standard
• NFPA 70 — National Electrical Code
• NFPA 70E — Standard for Electrical Safety
• NFPA 72 — National Fire Alarm Code
• NFPA 101 — Life Safety Code
• CFE specifications and criteria

Plumbing & Sanitary Systems

Our projects follow best practices in hydraulic and sanitary engineering for operational efficiency and durability.

Technical References

• CONAGUA applicable regulations
• Potable Water and Sewerage Technical Manuals

Specialized Systems & Brands

• Rotoplas
• Tuboplus
• Evans
• Durman
• Foset

Fire Protection

We integrate fire protection systems under international standards for commercial, corporate and industrial buildings.

• NFPA 13 — Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 14 — Standpipe and Hose Systems
• NFPA 20 — Fire Pumps
• NFPA 25 — Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
• NFPA 72 — Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems

Curtain Walls, Facades & Aluminum Systems

We work with specialized systems for architectural facades, curtain walls and high-performance enclosures.

Manufacturers & Systems

• Cuprum
• Eurovent

Technical Standards

• ASTM E1300 — Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass
• ASTM E1886 — Performance of Exterior Windows under Debris Impact
• ASTM E1996 — Specification for Impact Protective Systems
• AAMA 506 — Voluntary Specification for Hurricane Impact

Hurricane-Resistant Design

Due to our strategic location in the Riviera Maya, we develop projects following design criteria for zones with high exposure to extreme winds and hydrometeorological events.

International References

• Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA)
• Florida Product Approval
• High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)
• Florida Building Code (FBC)

Testing & Verification

• ASTM E1886 / ASTM E1996
• TAS 201 — Large Missile Impact Test
• TAS 202 — Criteria for Testing Impact & Non-Impact Resistant Components
• TAS 203 — Criteria for Testing Products Subject to Cyclic Wind Pressure

These criteria evaluate the performance of windows, doors, facades and building systems against impacts, water infiltration, wind loads and cyclic pressures generated by hurricanes.

Waterproofing & Coatings

We apply specialized systems for building protection and durability.

Systems & Brands

• Sika
• Fester
• Imperquimia
• Chovatek

Applicable ASTM standards for waterproofing and coatings.

BIM & Digital Coordination

We implement digital tools to optimize design, interdisciplinary coordination and construction management.

Platforms

• Autodesk Revit
• Navisworks
• BIM Coordination

Standards

• ISO 19650 — Information Management for BIM

International Scope

RECREA Arquitectura + Construcción is prepared to participate in national and international projects through consulting services, architectural design, engineering, BIM coordination, technical supervision and project management.

Our experience in commercial, residential, hospitality and mixed-use projects enables us to collaborate with developers, investors, architecture firms and construction companies across Mexico, North America, Central America and the Caribbean.

We have the capacity to develop projects remotely or on-site, integrating multidisciplinary teams and applying international standards for design, quality, safety and construction.

We are open to establishing strategic partnerships with clients, investors and business partners seeking professional solutions for architecture, engineering and construction projects in national and international markets.