Accreditations and Certifications

BuildingConfidence is recognised as the standard for supplier excellence within the industry. Major contractors are using the service to evaluate their supply chains, drive up performance and forge longer lasting relationships with key suppliers.

The Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) is operated as a 'qualification system' under article 30 of the EC Utility Directives. Information is gathered about suppliers, e.g. financial performance, health, safety, environmental policy, CSR, products and services data and is checked that it is up-to-date and accurate, and then made available on-line to the buyer.

RISQS - The supplier pre-qualification service used by buyers of all products & services throughout the GB rail industry.

CIRAS, the confidential incident reporting and analysis service, operating since 1996 and today delivering assurance for member organisations across the UK.

CIRAS is a independent system. It is governed by the “CIRAS Committee” which consists of representatives from the UK rail industry, Transport for London, UK Light Rail, Trams and other UK transport modes.

TfL's Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is one of the four key freight projects in the London Freight Plan, which was published in January 2008. It is a free membership scheme for any company operating vans or lorries in London that helps freight companies to become safer, lawful, more efficient and more environmentally-friendly.

Constructionline is the UK's largest Government-owned register of contractors and consultants for the construction industry. Constructionline standards are high, all suppliers are pre-qualified to the official Government pre-qualified standard.

FTA is one of the UK’s largest trade associations and represents the transport interests of companies moving goods by road, rail, sea and air. Boasting a rich heritage, FTA has been supporting the interests of the transport industry since 1889.

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) represent the Scaffolding Employers within the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC). The Trade Unions, UNITE and the GMB represent the Employees within the CIJC.

The CIJC has delegated the management and administration of Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) to the NASC. CISRS Ltd fulfils this role on the NASC’s behalf.

CISRS Ltd, a not for profit company is responsible for the management and administration of Construction Industry Scaffolder’s Record Scheme (CISRS).

Construction News has launched Inspire Me to encourage women to seek leadership roles in the construction industry. We aim to inspire future leaders and promote the industry as being gender neutral, welcoming of women in all roles. The principal aim of the campaign is to empower women with the knowledge and confidence to advance their careers to senior positions within the construction sector.