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The verification platform CSCS Smart Check has recorded its 60 millionth scan – reflecting its growing use by employers and contractors to support workforce verification and Building Safety Act compliance.
CSCS Smart Check is the only platform to verify all 2.3 million cards displaying the CSCS logo, providing a quick, easy and secure way of ensuring everyone has the correct card, training and qualifications for the job they do.
Developed by the CSCS Alliance, the platform’s API is built into the site access and induction systems used by construction’s largest contractors such as Wates, Vinci, Balfour Beatty, as well as housebuilders such as Persimmon Homes and Taylor Wimpey. It also provides valuable real-time insights on the skills and occupational mixes for those using the API.
Sean Kearns, CSCS Group Chief Executive, said: “Reaching 60 million reads is a significant milestone and reflects the commitment across the sector to strengthen assurance around skills, training and qualifications.
“CSCS Smart Check as the industry’s border control technology provides real-time verification of CSCS Alliance cards as well as compliance and operational support – reducing admin, boosting efficiency, and strengthening confidence in workforce checks. In addition, it’s providing valuable real-time insights on skills and occupational trends for both contractors and Government.”
The 60 millionth read was completed in January by BAM, verifying a Craft card issued by the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) – a member of the CSCS Alliance.
In addition, the top three contractors ranked by all-time reads are:
- Morgan Sindall — 10,071,903 reads
- BAM — 7,517,199 reads
- Galliford Try — 7,006,997 reads
As the industry continues to evolve and define occupational standards, CSCS Smart Check, as referenced in the Construction Leadership Council recommendations, is the tool that industry should be using to verify that individuals hold the correct card for the occupation they are undertaking.
CSCS is continuing to enhance reporting, with the addition of reason codes, such as pre-induction, induction and site access, as well as site IDs for extra granularity. This is designed so industry can better distinguish how and where checks are being made and access clearer, more actionable insight.
For further details building the CSCS Smart Check API into your organisation and site protocols, visit CSCSGroup.co.uk/SmartCheck
