Stand out this year with SafeContractor!
February 6, 2023
SafeContractor is a SSIP accreditation and PAS91 aligned contractor scheme, which are contractor accreditation schemes that check that you meet the necessary requirements around health and safety, equal opportunities, diversity, and environmental management practices – all in one plan. Read More
Small construction firms to benefit from revised PAS 91
April 18, 2013
An updated version of the standard for pre-qualifying for public-sector construction work has been published. Read More
New portal for finding CDM-compliant construction contractors
October 10, 2011
Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) has introduced a new internet portal that aims to improve standards of health and safety in the construction industry and simplify the process of contractor assessment. Read More
Embrace mutual recognition, or lose the option, construction industry warned
April 6, 2011
A voluntary scheme to reduce bureaucracy and facilitate mutual recognition of core competence criteria in the construction industry may become mandatory unless clients and major contractors fully commit to it. Read More
New competency scheme for pre-qualification assessors
March 10, 2011
The verification of health and safety arrangements in construction looks set to become more robust with the launch of a new competence scheme for assessors. Read More
New-Year honour for construction-safety trailblazer
January 4, 2011
A leading figure in the drive to improve safety in the construction industry through harmonisation of qualification schemes and competence standards has been recognised in the New Year's Honours List. Read More