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Stand out with ISO certification
Achieve ISO 9001, 14001, 27001 and 45001 to meet tender requirements and win contracts.
Meet cyber security standards
Practical training and support to protect your people, systems and client data.
Get noticed with SSIP certification
Quick, credible SSIP certification to prove compliance and get site ready.
Supporting everyone from local traders to national contractors, including:
Ranns contacted us in 2012 and asked us to review their current systems – so we did just that. One of our Health & Safety consultants carried out an in-depth Health & Safety audit of their premises, and then produced a detailed, bespoke inspection report. Our report outlined things like gaps in their existing system, and actions and recommendations.
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“Citation make sure we’re legally compliant and gives us ultimate peace of mind. If we stopped using Citation tomorrow, this would leave us in a vulnerable position.”
Companies with Citation are
93%
less likely to receive a tribunal claim*
52%
less likely to suffer a workplace fatality*
61%
less likely to have an accident at work*
*vs national averages
What our customers say
Running a small family run business is always hard in the first couple of years, but having Citation at the end of the phone 24/7 puts your mind at ease.
We have been very pleased with the service provided by Citation. When we had a difficult situation to deal with, Citation gave us step by step instructions and information until the problem was resolved.
The service is excellent, the staff are brilliant and most importantly, we have peace of mind knowing that we are kept updated with new legislation.
Under CDM Regulations 2015, contractors must plan and manage construction work safely, make sure workers have proper training, provide welfare facilities, and prevent unauthorised site access. For larger projects, you’ll need to appoint a principal designer and principal contractor. Risk assessments and method statements must be in place before work starts. Citation’s Health & Safety consultants provide the documentation, guidance and on-site support you need to meet these duties.
RIDDOR requires construction companies to report serious workplace accidents to the HSE. This includes deaths, major injuries (fractures, amputations, serious burns), injuries causing seven days or more off work, and dangerous occurrences like scaffold collapses. Fatal or major injuries must be reported immediately. Citation provides guidance on when and how to report, helps with incident investigations, and supports you throughout.
Yes. Managing a construction workforce is complex – you’re managing CIS workers, subcontractors, agency staff, and direct employees across multiple sites. Generic HR advice doesn’t cover construction-specific challenges like IR35, site-based disciplinaries, or employment status questions. Citation’s HR consultants understand construction and provide practical advice that works for how your business operates.
Construction companies need a Health & Safety policy, risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), construction phase plans, accident records, and workforce competence records. For HR, you need contracts, disciplinary procedures, and a staff handbook. For tendering, you need insurance proof, Smas accreditation, and potentially ISO certification. Citation provides all these templates and keeps them updated.
Absolutely, outsourced HR can help construction business stay compliant when they don’t have in-house HR expertise, as they still face complex employment issues. Outsourced HR gives you expert consultants who understand construction without the cost of a full-time HR manager. You get 24/7 advice when site issues arise, professionally written policies, support with disciplinaries, and tribunal representation if needed.
Construction companies need SSIP certification – recognised by main contractors and required for many tenders. ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 are more often requested for larger contracts. The accreditations you need depend on the work you’re tendering for, but SSIP is the baseline. Citation helps you achieve and maintain these accreditations.
The HSE may issue an improvement notice (giving you time to fix issues) or a prohibition notice (stopping work immediately). Serious breaches can lead to prosecution, unlimited fines, or director disqualification. Failed inspections damage your reputation and prevent you winning future work. Citation’s mock inspection service identifies issues before the HSE visits. If you face enforcement action, we provide immediate support.
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