CHAS
A health and safety assessment of how we run our business and our sites, checked by an outside assessor.
What it means for you
Our health and safety management has already been independently assessed, which shortens your pre-qualification.
Accreditations, explained
Pre-qualification decides who is invited to tender. Here is every accreditation and registration we hold, what each one is, and what it means for the person carrying out the checks.
Need copies for your pre-qualification? Email info@ogcltd.co.uk or call us.
Pre-qualification
The schemes buyers check before a contractor can join an approved supplier list.
Avetta
The supply chain pre-qualification system many large clients use to check contractors before they get on site.
What it means for you
If your organisation manages its supply chain through Avetta, we are already registered.
Working in roads and water
The qualifications that allow us to work in the highway, in chambers and on the water network.
Street Works (SWQR)
Our operatives and supervisors are on the Street Works Qualifications Register, the qualification needed to dig in the public highway.
What it means for you
Sewer connections and openings in the highway are carried out by our own team, not passed to a third party.
Confined Spaces
Our team is trained to work safely in confined spaces such as chambers, manholes and deep excavations.
What it means for you
Connections and chamber work proceed without waiting for a specialist subcontractor.
WRAS
The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme, which covers the fittings and installation of water supply pipework.
What it means for you
Water supply work is done to the regulations the water company checks against.
People and training
Evidence that the people on your site are trained and carded for the work they do.
CITB
The construction industry's training board, through which our training is delivered.
What it means for you
The people on your site are trained to the industry standard, and that training is on record.
CSCS
The card scheme that proves a site operative has the training and qualifications for the job they do.
What it means for you
Our operatives arrive with the cards your site induction requires.
CPCS
The Construction Plant Competence Scheme, the card for plant operators.
What it means for you
Plant on your site is operated by carded, competent operators.
City & Guilds
Recognised trade qualifications.
What it means for you
The skills behind the work are formally qualified.
What our clients say
“Aggregate Industries Concrete have worked with Owen Groundworks & Construction Ltd over the last ten years, following pre-qualification of the company and tenders on a variety of civils and groundworks projects, including for new build plants and repair work on existing plants. We have been very pleased with project delivery to our requirements – within timescale, budget, and most importantly to our demanding health and safety standards.”
Putting a package out to tender?
Call us. If you need anything for your pre-qualification, ask and we will send it over.