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Construction & Supplier Pre-Qualification

Contractor approvals, SSIP schemes and buyer assurance portals — how to prepare, what evidence to keep and how to avoid renewing under pressure.

Construction & Supplier Pre-Qualification — Ask Gareth
Guidance

Core topics

SSIP schemes

How mutual recognition works and which core scheme is right for you.

CHAS

Elite, Advanced and standard — evidence expectations and common findings.

SafeContractor

Renewal preparation and integrating with existing HSE arrangements.

Constructionline

Silver, Gold, PAS 91 alignment and buyer visibility.

Buyer assurance portals

Achilles, Avetta, NQC and sector-specific portals.

Contractor approval evidence

Common evidence library that satisfies multiple schemes.

Community

Contractor approval & PQQ discussion

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FAQs

Frequently asked

Do I need multiple SSIP schemes?

Usually not — mutual recognition covers many cases. Check buyer requirements.

Does ISO 45001 replace SSIP?

No — but it strongly supports the H&S evidence base for most PQQs.

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