Compliance Guides by Trade
Find the compliance documents, certifications, and CSCS cards your trade needs on UK construction sites. Select your trade for a guide tailored to your specific requirements.
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Bricklayers
Bricklaying compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, covering CSCS cards, material handling, and site safety documentation.
Carpenters & Joiners
Carpentry and joinery compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, covering temporary works, work at height, and site documentation.
Roofers
Roofing compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, covering work at height regulations, fragile surfaces, and weather protection.
Painters & Decorators
Painting and decorating compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, covering COSHH for solvents, lead paint, and access equipment.
Plasterers & Dry Liners
Plastering and dry lining compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, covering fire stopping, silica dust control, and board handling.
Mechanical & Electrical
Electricians
Electrical installation and testing compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, including 18th Edition and Part P regulations.
Plumbers
Plumbing and heating compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, including Gas Safe registration and water regulations.
HVAC Engineers
HVAC and refrigeration compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, covering F-Gas certification, ductwork testing, and commissioning.
Site Operations
Scaffolders
Scaffolding compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, covering CISRS cards, inspection schedules, and TG20 design standards.
Plant Operators
Plant operation compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, covering CPCS cards, LOLER inspections, and machine-specific competence.
Groundworkers
Groundwork compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, covering excavation safety, confined spaces, and vibration monitoring.
Specialist Trades
Demolition Contractors
Demolition compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, covering Section 80 notices, asbestos surveys, and vibration monitoring.
Asbestos Removal Specialists
Asbestos removal compliance requirements for UK contractors, covering HSE licensing, four-stage clearance, and waste disposal regulations.
Steel Erectors
Structural steelwork compliance requirements for UK construction contractors, covering bolt torqueing, LOLER, and work at height on steel frames.
Free checklist — every document you should be tracking for every sub
Most UK contractors track subcontractor compliance in spreadsheets with gaps. This checklist covers every document you should be collecting, organised by category, so nothing slips through.
- Insurance certificates — ELI, PLI, and what cover amounts to check
- CSCS cards — which card for which role, and expiry tracking
- RAMS and method statements — what to collect and how to version them
- SSIP accreditations — CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor and more
- Training certificates — SMSTS, first aid, asbestos awareness with renewal periods
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