1. Tell me about your company – what industry you are in and what does your business do?
Arcanary perceives architecture as the art of resource management, achieved through Clarity, Presence, and Iterations. Clarity directs us towards the optimal allocation of resources, while Presence aims for alignment and collaboration. Together, they facilitate streamlining, nurturing creativity and advancement.
Arcanary is a worldwide architectural firm comprising architects, technicians, and designers, all united by a passion for problem-solving. Our ethos and principles drive us as we endeavor to make a positive impact on urban environments and the lives of our clients. While our expertise extends across various domains, in our projects, we commonly act as the Lead Consultant, Project Managers, Architects, Interior Designers, and BIM Managers.
2. Can you please provide some top level information about your organisation, such as size, number of staff, office locations or similar?
Founded in 2013 by Marcos G Puga, Arcanary has evolved into a team of 20 professionals operating across four time zones. Our agile, globally distributed team operates around the clock, embracing accountability and striving for clarity and presence in all endeavors. Organized into three sister companies, each member contributes to all branches: Arcanary (design firm), Archisquad (technical project delivery), and Arraspatium (a production hub).
3. What motivated you to pursue certification?
Arcanary was motivated to pursue ISO certification to improve quality, meet market demands, enhance operational efficiency, gain international recognition, manage risks effectively, build customer confidence, ensure regulatory compliance, and engage its employees.
Arcanary’s experience working through the certification process with Global-Mark involved several key stages and aspects. It was characterized by thorough planning, comprehensive training, detailed audits, and ongoing support. The collaborative approach and focus on continuous improvement helped Arcanary successfully achieve ISO certification and set the foundation for sustained quality and operational excellence.
Have you observed any additional business advantages that arose as a result of achieving certification?
Achieving ISO certification brought Arcanary a range of additional business advantages, including increased market access, enhanced reputation, higher customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, better risk management, improved employee morale, competitive advantage, a culture of continuous improvement, stronger supplier relationships, and greater resilience and sustainability.
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