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How to choose an SIA approved contractor and why you should.
Information about the SIA's Approved Contractor Scheme: what it is and who can be approved.
What we check and how you apply for approval.
A description of some of the benefits of the SIA's Approved Contractor Scheme.
You must be a member of an accreditation scheme to operate as an on-construction domestic energy assessor in Northern Ireland
This guidance is for UK Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) who are intending to subcontract tasks such as testing, certification or inspection.
Guidance on the use of the sensitive words accreditation, accredit, accredited and accrediting, in a company, Limited Liability Partnership or business name.
Guidance for business and government departments.
Guidance for companies approved under the Security Industry Authority's Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS).
How to get your company approved by the Security Industry Authority.
Guidance and an application form for the accreditation scheme for social impact bond contractors eligible for social investment tax relief.
What an SIA approved contractor must do to remain approved.
Accrediting qualifications: how and when we do it
Find out about current competent person schemes to self-certify certain types of building work if you work in building as an installer.
CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do.
How to apply for accreditation, comply with your accreditation and packaging waste technical information.
What you have to do under the Construction Industry Scheme if you're a contractor - registering, filing returns, paying subcontractors and keeping records.
What subcontractors in the building industry must do under the Construction Industry Scheme - registering, record keeping, applying for gross payment status and reporting business changes
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