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  • Clarification for Cleaners

    September 7, 2016

    CSCS cards are intended for construction related occupations only. Industry recognises that due to the diverse nature of construction projects, there are occasions when a person may need to access a construction site to perform a non-construction activity and that these individuals would not be expected to carry a CSCS card.

  • Trainee Card Changes

    August 1, 2016

    Trainee cards have changed. Find out how this will affect you

  • Sites Go Smart with SmartCards in Construction Manager

    July 5, 2016

    Construction Manager, the official magazine of the CIOB, is helping CSCS to push for more sites to adopt SmartCard technology. Despite the numerous benefits of the CSCS Smartech contained in every CSCS card, recent surveys show that few sites are taking advantage of this free feature.

  • Trainee card changes - are you ready?

    June 30, 2016

    Feedback from industry has told CSCS the acceptance of qualifications not based on a National Occupational Standard is causing confusion amongst card holders and their employers.

  • Employers urged to check CSCS cards the Smart way

    April 18, 2016

    Following extensive reports in the media earlier this year highlighting the dangers of construction card fraud, CSCS is urging employers to carry out electronic card checks before allowing workers on site.

  • Profiled Route is now closed

    April 1, 2016

    Profiled route has closed.

  • CSCS cards provide smart way to reduce vibration damage

    March 31, 2016

    Following a report from the HSE* saying that construction has higher rates of vibration white finger and carpal tunnel syndrome than any other sector, employers across the industry are looking at ways to tackle the ill effects of working with vibrating equipment on construction sites.

  • Lightning Conductor Engineers and Steeplejacks: are you ready?

    March 22, 2016

    A new requirement is in place for operatives renewing their Lightning Conductor Engineer or Steeplejack CSCS card.

  • Are you paying too much for your CSCS card?

    March 15, 2016

    Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is urging employers and construction workers to be vigilant when dealing with third party companies that offer CSCS card application services.

  • CLC: One Industry Logo. What does it mean for you?

    March 3, 2016

    At the beginning of 2015 the CLC announced (via its Industrial Strategy: Construction 2025) that industry, including trade associations, contractors, clients and government should specify and promote card schemes carrying the CSCS logo with no equivalents accepted.