Quality at IVM-SARL is not a post-construction check; it is engineered into every stage of design, material reception, and site installation.
All procurement of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE PE100) piping, PN10/PN16 pressure ratings, certified 42.5N Portland cement, and high-yield rebar requires factory test certificates before site delivery.
On-site Abrams slump cone testing ensures optimal water-to-cement ratios for C25/C30 hydraulic concrete. Compression test cubes are sampled and laboratory cured for 7-day and 28-day break tests.
Installed pipelines undergo mandatory 24-hour hydrostatic pressure testing at 1.5 times working pressure. Storage reservoirs (such as the 120 m³ Lusenda tank) undergo continuous 24-hour retention tests before final sign-off.
We operate under the firm conviction that every incident is preventable. Worker safety and wellbeing always take precedence over speed.
Strict enforcement of hard hats, steel-toed boots, high-visibility reflective vests, safety gloves, and eye/ear protection for all workers and site visitors.
Trenches exceeding 1.2 meters depth are sloped, benched, or timber-shored to eliminate collapse hazards in volatile volcanic soil or saturated terrain.
Site supervisors conduct mandatory 15-minute safety briefings before commencing daily operations. First aid stations and emergency transport plans are maintained on all sites.
Construction in sensitive hydrological catchment zones requires strict environmental mitigation to protect natural water resources and biodiversity.
Strict perimeter protection around natural water sources and springs. We construct sediment traps, silt barriers, and diversion dikes to prevent construction runoff from entering community drinking supplies.
Generators, mechanical trenchers, and excavators are refueled on impermeable containment mats. Absorbent spill kits are stationed on site to immediately neutralize accidental oil or fuel leaks.
Systematic segregation of recyclable plastics (HDPE pipe offcuts), scrap steel rebar, and inert volcanic stone. Excavated soils are cleanly backfilled, and work zones are fully restored to natural grade.
We adhere to strict social safeguarding guidelines established by international humanitarian agencies and development partners.
IVM-SARL operates with total transparency in all procurement, tender bidding, and commercial contracting.
Strict prohibition of facilitation payments, kickbacks, or gifts to public officials or procurement committees.
Compliant tax filings, auditable payroll records, and formal invoicing in accordance with DRC commercial laws.
