About Us
813 Certification Group is an independent Member Practice of Equal Assurance, which is a JASANZ-accredited Certifying Body, delivering accredited auditing services to organisations across Australia. As a Member Practice of Equal Assurance, we provide internationally recognised certification across a range of ISO standards with full impartiality and no consulting conflicts.
Headquartered in Sydney with a branch in Brisbane, we work with a diverse range of industries including construction, civil infrastructure, manufacturing, transport, logistics, energy, mining, professional services, facilities management, and all levels of government.
Our mission is to support businesses of all sizes in meeting their compliance obligations, enhancing operational performance, and building stakeholder trust through rigorous, practical certification processes.
Who We Are
Blake Hynes
Co-Founder & Director
813 Certification Group
Blake Hynes is the co-founder and director of 813 Certification, a purpose-driven ISO certification group focused on delivering practical, industry-aligned certification services across construction, civil infrastructure, manufacturing, and government sectors.
With over a decade of frontline experience in WHSE, industrial relations, and compliance auditing, Blake has spent his career supporting contractors, subcontractors, and government clients to lift their systems, strengthen their businesses, and meet the growing demands of regulated work environments.
Blake has worked alongside Andy Blakeley for over 10 years, forming a highly effective partnership built on mutual trust, shared values, and a clear understanding of what businesses actually need from their certifier— not just paperwork, but
real-world value.
Known for his direct, honest approach and deep understanding of how work gets done on site and in the boardroom, Blake launched 813 Certification to help businesses navigate ISO certification with clarity, confidence, and minimal disruption. Whether it’s quality, safety, or environmental systems, Blake’s focus is on delivering results that are credible, efficient, and tailored to the way each business operates.
Andy Blakeley
Co-Founder & Director
813 Certification Group
Andy Blakeley is the co-founder and co- director of 813 certification, a forward thinking ISO certification| company committed to raising industry standards across construction, manufacturing, modular and infrastructure construction sectors.
With over 20 years of hands-on experience in tier-one construction environments, Andy brings deep industry knowledge, comprehensive insight, operational precision, and a passion for the construction industry. Meaning he delivers real life value to clients.
Before launching 813 certification, Andy has help build and lead several successful construction organisations throughout the last 20 years, earning a trusted reputation among top builders, developers, and government bodies throughout Queensland.
Known for his ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable systems and a strategic forward approach. Andy saw a growing need for ISO certification services that are not only thorough but also practical and aligned with the realities of high-performance projects and ever evolving construction industry.
Leveraging his on-the-ground experience and proven leadership, Andy now helps businesses gain and maintain
ISO 9001 (Quality),
ISO 45001 (Safety),
ISO 14001 (Environmental) certifications with a streamlined,
no-nonsense approach.
His commitment to integrity, consistency, and continuous improvement for the construction industry forms the foundation of 813 certification’s services.