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31 Mar 20221 minute read

Common Assessment Standard Updated

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Common Assessment Standard Updated

The latest version of the Common Assessment Standard has been published. 

Version 3 includes new questions on sustainability, diversity and cyber security, as well as a revised section on Information Management to reflect the recently updated IPA mandate

Designed to raise the bar in assessing the competence of the supply chain, the Common Assessment Standard is reviewed every year to reflect the latest legislation, industry requirements and good practice, ensuring they are integrated into how the sector operates.

With a growing number of organisations using the Common Assessment Standard for their PQ requirements, members of the supply chain can obtain certification from any one of four Recognised Assessment Bodies ‐ Achilles, CHAS, Constructionline or CQMS ‐ in order to tender for work with them.

Paul Reeve, who chairs the group overseeing the review of the Common Assessment Standard, said: “These latest revisions to the Common Assessment Standard reflect important industry developments such as the need for enhanced cyber security, the drive towards greater sustainability and improving diversity in construction. 

"Version 3 will provide contractors and clients with the essential PQ assurance they need from their supply chain, whilst ensuring it remains suitable and proportionate to small and micro-suppliers.”

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