What is the point of the CIAPS Accredited level?
Client groups in the public and private commercial sectors are becoming persuaded of the gains possible by procuring construction services on a best value basis using integrated supply chains with proven standards and competencies. CIAPS ‘Accredited’ companies may not only confirm through independent audit that they have the skills and have achieved the standards required to deliver consistent best value and continuous improvement but also enable clients to monitor these critical business parameters in real time. The CIAPS ‘Accredited’ level provides a single, universal industry standard to meet the objective pre-qualification client requirements. Other industry registers have sought to address a variety of client criteria but none provide an objective, comprehensive and independently accredited data set which is subject to annual inspection. Access to this verified information significantly reduces the risk assessments that clients are often obliged to undertake and also markedly impr
