Extended Scope Authorization to Provide Construction Supervision Services in Russia Obtained by SGS

For the first time the Russian subsidiary of the SGS Group, SGS Vostok Limited, obtained the authorization to supervise construction works at hazardous, technically complex and unique construction sites. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) April 05, 2011 - SGS Vostok Limited is one of the first expert organizations to obtain an authorization to provide Construction Supervision services for complex construction sites. The Self-Regulating Organization of Builders StroyRegion issued the Certificate of Authorization which is unlimited in time and covers the whole area of the Russian Federation.

The list of works impacting the safety of capital construction projects has been extended by Construction Supervision services as a result of Decree No. 624 which was issued by the Ministry for Regional Development of the Russian Federation in December 2009.

Construction Supervision services (http://www.sgs.com/construction__building_infratrsucture__supervision.htm?serviceId=17352&lobId=5550) provided by SGS ensure compliance of works with design documents, the requirements of technical regulations, the results of feasibility studies and statutory requirements related to land use.

"The fact that SGS (http://www.sgs.com/industrial) obtained this authorization confirms once again the competence of our team in the construction supervision business. Having an authorization to provide Construction Supervision at practically any capital construction site, we will be able to assure quality services to all our clients, investors and EPC contractors implementing the construction of civil and industrial projects in the Russian territory," commented Andrey Kashirin, Head of Industrial Inspection at SGS Vostok Limited.

Construction Supervision by SGS

As an independent third party, SGS has specialized personnel and procedures to control and supervise construction processes. SGS carries out independent and impartial examination, verification, validation and assessment on behalf of clients to ensure that systems and products are designed and constructed according to the requirements of specifications. With construction projects all around the world, SGS performs audits, site and production assessment visits, monitoring and witnessing of activities, including safety and quality functions and reporting.

For further information please contact:

SGS Industrial Services
Andrey Kashirin
Head of Industrial Inspection
SGS Vostok Limited
10/1 Letnikovskaya ulitsa, 115114 Moscow, Russia

t: +7 (495) 775 44 55
E-mail: industrial.global ( @ ) sgs dot com
Website: www.ru.sgs.com/industrial

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 64,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,250 offices and laboratories around the world.

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