QA Manager Is Getting a Major Upgrade — Coming Soon At AQS, we’ve been hard at work on the next generation of QA Manager—and we’re excited to share that a fully redesigned version is coming soon. For those familiar with our earlier platform, QA Manager is the evolution of Lab Director, completely rebuilt from [...]
At AQS, we’re always looking for ways to make the accreditation process more efficient, flexible, and practical for real-world use. We’re excited to introduce AB Checklists—a new companion app for AB Manager that allows assessors to complete inspections anywhere, anytime—even without internet access. Why AB Checklists? Field assessments don’t always happen in ideal conditions. [...]
Accreditation programs are managing increasing workloads while maintaining consistency across staff, assessors, and laboratories. Recent updates to AB Manager are designed to simplify coordination, improve visibility, and reduce reliance on manual tracking tools such as spreadsheets and email. These enhancements bring accreditation activities into a more structured, shared workflow—helping programs stay organized while ensuring [...]
Environmental laboratory accreditation programs manage a complex set of activities—applications, scope reviews, proficiency testing, assessments, follow-up reviews, and ongoing communication with laboratories and assessors. For many programs, these processes have traditionally been coordinated through spreadsheets, email, and disconnected document systems. AB Manager was developed to bring these day-to-day accreditation activities into a structured, shared [...]
AQS develops purpose-built software solutions for environmental laboratories, accrediting bodies, and organizations managing complex quality and compliance programs. Our applications are designed to streamline workflows, improve data integrity, and support defensible decision-making—without replacing your existing systems of record. We focus on practical, real-world tools that eliminate disconnected spreadsheets, emails, and manual tracking. By bringing [...]
Laboratory testing is often one of the most significant costs in an environmental project. Protecting that investment—both time and money—starts with ensuring that the data produced is reliable, usable, and defensible. Data quality doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from a combination of planning, coordination, validation, and informed use. Plan Ahead Successful projects begin [...]
QA Manager (Version 1) is AQS’s original quality management system, developed to help organizations track, manage, and maintain ongoing compliance requirements across laboratory, environmental, health, and safety programs. Built as a web-based platform, QA Manager introduced a centralized approach to managing both one-time and recurring tasks—helping teams stay organized, meet deadlines, and remain prepared [...]
For many, an environmental laboratory can feel like a black box—samples go in, and numbers come out. But before relying on those results for regulatory decisions, remediation, or litigation, there are a few fundamental questions every data user should ask: Is my sample representative of the site? Did the laboratory analyze a representative sub-sample? [...]
AQS provides environmental consulting and program support for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and installations, delivering practical, cost-effective solutions in highly regulated and mission-critical environments. Our team understands the unique challenges of DoD programs—balancing regulatory compliance, operational demands, and stakeholder coordination. We work closely with federal, state, and local agencies to develop solutions [...]
AQS has developed and continues to support a customized hazardous waste tracking system used at Dugway Proving Ground and other facilities. HW-Manager is designed to help organizations track hazardous waste from cradle to grave with precision—down to individual storage areas and containers. Built for real-world operational environments, the system provides a centralized platform for [...]
