Heidelberg Materials North America Adopts ISNetworld to Elevate Safety and Compliance
Heidelberg Materials North America, a leading force in the cement, aggregates, and heavy building materials sector, has chosen ISNetworld as its central contractor information management platform.
The move aims to streamline contractor qualification and oversight across more than 500 sites in North America, enhancing operational efficiency while reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to safety, compliance, and ethical conduct.
Benjamin Zurita, Vice President of Procurement at Heidelberg Materials North America, emphasised the cultural alignment between the two organisations: “A strong company culture committed to lawful and ethical conduct and operational excellence are foundational to Heidelberg Materials, and selecting ISN to help us manage our contractor information reinforces these standards. By consolidating contractor oversight through ISNetworld, we are not only improving our safety and compliance processes but also upholding the integrity and accountability that define Heidelberg Materials’ company culture.”
Why ISNetworld?
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Heidelberg Materials North America identified the need for a single, scalable contractor management system capable of supporting its diverse operations. ISNetworld, part of ISN’s suite of contractor and supplier information management solutions, stood out for its ability to centralise compliance processes across multiple departments including:
- Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)
- Procurement
- Sustainability
- Cybersecurity
- Transportation and Logistics
By leveraging ISNetworld, Heidelberg Materials will benefit from improved contractor performance visibility, reduced administrative burdens, enhanced data-driven decision-making, and a stronger safety culture.
Integration and Long-Term Goals
Later this year, the company plans to integrate ISNetworld’s API with its internal systems. This move will further improve data consistency and ensure compliance is embedded across all operational layers. The integration is expected to:
- Automate compliance checks
- Provide real-time reporting
- Streamline contractor onboarding
- Support multi-site operational alignment
Brittany Surine, Executive Vice President of Business Development at ISN, noted: “ISN is proud to help Heidelberg Materials North America improve its processes by providing a scalable, robust contractor management platform that enhances operational efficiency.”
ISN’s Global Footprint
ISN has over 20 years of experience in connecting companies with vetted contractors and suppliers. Its flagship platform, ISNetworld, currently supports 850 Hiring Clients and 85,000 contractors and suppliers worldwide. The company’s portfolio also includes:
- Transparency-One® – a supply chain transparency platform
- Empower® – a worker-level app designed to support continuous worker engagement and development
With 14 offices globally and operations spanning 85 countries, ISN is a recognised leader in safety, health, and sustainability in contractor and supplier management.
Heidelberg Materials’ Sustainability Commitment
Part of Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials, Heidelberg Materials North America is at the forefront of decarbonisation efforts in the construction industry. The company is committed to advancing the circular economy by developing more sustainable building solutions.
Its environmental priorities include:
- Reducing carbon emissions across production and supply chains
- Innovating in low-carbon cement and aggregate solutions
- Enhancing recycling and resource recovery
These initiatives align closely with ISN’s focus on safety and sustainability, creating a partnership with the potential to set new industry standards.
Setting a New Benchmark in Contractor Management
The adoption of ISNetworld is more than a software implementation; it’s a strategic move to unify safety, compliance, and performance management under a single, efficient framework. For Heidelberg Materials North America, the partnership marks a significant step in its digital transformation journey, reinforcing its leadership in both operational excellence and responsible business practices.
As the integration unfolds, the combined capabilities of Heidelberg Materials and ISN are expected to deliver measurable improvements in contractor performance, compliance rates, and operational efficiency, providing a model for other industry players to follow.
