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Common Assessment Standard
The industry gold standard of accreditation
Want to take your business to the next level? The Common Assessment Standard (CAS) is your certificate for streamlined success.
You can stop juggling multiple assessments – Smas Worksafe Pro is here to cut duplication and save you valuable time with one accreditation that covers it all. Smas Worksafe Pro is your quick and cost-effective route to Common Assessment Standard accreditation.
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Common Assessment Standard for contractors
Want to stand out for having the top accreditation in the industry? If you’re facing a specific client requirement for the Common Assessment Standard, then we’ve got you covered. Our stress-free CAS accreditation process is here to help you quickly and easily show clients you meet the industry gold standard of construction accreditation.
With our fast assessment turnaround and tailored support on tap, you can get the Common Assessment Standard accreditation you need to succeed. Ready to get recognised for those bigger and better opportunities? Go Smas Pro.
Ten key sections, one industry agreed set of questions. The Build UK Common Assessment Standard builds on SSIP to reduce risk in a range of areas across the supply chain.
Common Assessment Standard for your supply chain
Welcome to the future of efficient supply chain management. It’s time to reduce risk, increase efficiency and save time by using a single, comprehensive assessment for all your contractors.
From bidding for projects to streamlining supplier pre-qualification, the Common Assessment Standard with Smas Worksafe Pro is the solution you’ve been waiting for. As the highest industry benchmark, you can be confident you’re ticking all the right boxes and setting the standard.
As a Smas Worksafe client, you’ll have access to our industry-leading portal to find the Common Assessment Standard accredited contractors you need. And the best part? You’ll get valuable insights into your whole supply chain and the recognition you’re committed to excellence.
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What’s covered under the Common Assessment Standard?
The CAS is made up of ten sections, including:
Identity
The Identity section of the Common Assessment Standard ensures that contractors are verified and meet legal requirements for business operations. This includes confirming your company’s registration details, legal status, and compliance with the relevant corporate governance practices. Having a verified identity builds trust with clients and simplifies the pre-qualification process.
Financial
The Financial section focuses on the stability and financial health of your business. It involves evaluating your company’s financial performance and making sure you have the resources to complete projects successfully. Demonstrating strong financial standing reduces risk for clients and enhances your company’s reputation in the industry.
Corporate and Professional Standing
This section assesses the legitimacy and reputation of your business, confirming that your company meets professional standards and has no history of unethical conduct or non-compliance. It’s designed to build credibility and show that you operate with integrity, providing clients with the confidence to work with your company.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety compliance is a critical requirement in construction. This section examines your business’ Health & Safety policies, procedures, and performance. Holding accreditation in this area demonstrates your commitment to maintaining a safe working environment, reducing accidents, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Environmental
The Environmental section ensures that your business follows responsible environmental practices. This includes waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
Quality
The Quality section focuses on your ability to deliver projects that meet client expectations. It evaluates your quality management system, ensuring you have processes in place to maintain high standards. Demonstrating quality assurance in your operations builds client confidence and contributes to successful project outcomes.
Equality
The Equality section ensures that your business promotes inclusivity and diversity in its workforce and operations. This covers compliance with equality laws and the adoption of fair practices across hiring, promotion, and workplace policies.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) evaluates your organization’s impact on society and your commitment to ethical operations. This includes how you manage relationships with employees, communities, and the environment.
Information Security
Information Security covers the protection of sensitive business and client data. This section evaluates how your company manages data security risks, prevents unauthorised access, and ensures compliance with information security regulations.
Information Management (IM)
The Information Management section assesses how effectively your company manages project-related information, including document control, data storage, and communication protocols. Proper information management ensures transparency, accountability, and efficient project delivery, helping you maintain compliance and deliver quality results.
Common Assessment Standard benefits
Both clients and contractors can benefit from the Common Assessment Standard. Gain your CAS certificate and you can elevate compliance and unlock more opportunities for your business.
For contractors
Streamlines accreditation process
Achieve compliance with a single, comprehensive assessment, eliminating the need for multiple pre-qualification processes. The Common Assessment Standard saves contractors valuable time, letting you focus on winning contracts and growing your business.
Increase access to opportunities
CAS is recognised by many public and private sector clients, opening doors to more projects. With certification, you can easily demonstrate your commitment to meeting the industry standards helping you to secure larger contracts.
Improved compliance and risk management
The Common Assessment Standard also supports your business in staying compliant with a range of regulations, from Health & Safety to environmental standards. This gives your clients confidence while minimising risk across your projects.
Cost-effective compliance
With CAS, you only need to complete one assessment that covers multiple areas. This keeps accreditation costs down which is great for your organisation’s bottom line.
For clients
Efficient supplier pre-qualification
The Common Assessment Standard simplifies the supplier selection process, by making sure contractors meet the same high standards. Helping you streamline procurement, reduce duplication, and make faster, more informed decisions.
Reduced risk across the supply chain
By choosing contractors with CAS accreditation, you ensure that your supply chain follows key quality, safety, and regulatory standards, minimising risk and encouraging accountability across every stage.
Confidence with compliance
With contractors accredited to the Common Assessment Standard, you gain assurance that they meet strict industry requirements, leading to better project outcomes.
Visibility and insights
Through our platform, you’ll have a clear view of the compliance status of all contractors, helping you track performance and maintain a well-managed, compliant supply chain.
Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 03/23
The government’s procurement office released Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 03/23 which mandates that on all public sector contracts PAS 91 (Smas Worksafe Plus) or the Common Assessment Standard (Smas Worksafe Pro) is to be used as the pre-qualification route.
The changes made were a response to the calls from many organisations in the construction industry for recognition of a standardised selection questionnaire. Need to know if the PPN changes apply to you
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Common Assessment Standard FAQs
The Common Assessment Standard is an industry-agreed question set designed to help manage risk across a wide range of criteria. It’s a comprehensive standard that builds on the PAS 91 pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ).
The Common Assessment Standard (CAS) was introduced by Build UK and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) in 2019 to standardise and streamline the pre-qualification process which reduces cost, saves time and improves efficiency.
Contractors and businesses of all sizes can take the Common Assessment Standard. Some organisations, projects and frameworks now even require you to hold CAS accreditation. If you’re not sure you’re ready to complete the Common Assessment Standard, get in touch by filling in the form above and have a chat to our team. Future your proof your organisation against up-and-coming regulatory requirements – by adopting the Common Assessment Standard, you can be sure that changes to the law will be reflected in the assessment.
Yes, having a single standard will reduce duplication and help you save time which we know is a big benefit for smaller businesses. You will only need to answer the questions that apply to the size of your business and the type of work you do.
The Common Assessment Standard builds on SSIP and PAS 91. SSIP covers Health & Safety so if you already hold an SSIP accreditation, you can simply do a deem to satisfy, so you won’t need to complete the Health & Safety questions again.