Moving beyond registration: strengthening contractor assurance

SafeContractor, in partnership with IOSH Magazine, is hosting a webinar with industry experts and client leaders to tackle a critical question: is contractor registration really enough to manage today’s evolving supply chain risks?

Speakers include:

• Anthony Hanley, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth, SafeContractor
• Kate Kimbrey, Vice President of Strategic Accounts, SafeContractor
• Gemma Lindley, Supply Chain Performance Director, CBRE

A standout insight from the session comes from Anthony Hanley:

“Contractor registration with a scheme does not equal compliance. Registration is simply an administrative state.”

Contractor risk is live, insurance lapses, business structures shift, and project scopes change. Relying on static documentation or tick-box pre-qualification can create a false sense of security.

The webinar explores how organisations are adopting risk-based assurance, where checks and requirements are proportionate to the risk each contractor introduces. CBRE, managing around 10,000 suppliers, is already applying this approach to gain confidence that contractors are competent, compliant, and insured, while reducing unnecessary administrative burden for lower-risk suppliers.

Active collaboration with suppliers is also key. Practical guidance, reminders, and ongoing support help SMEs and micro-businesses stay engaged rather than overwhelmed, turning compliance from a box-ticking exercise into a real, value-adding control.

The discussion makes it clear: genuine contractor assurance is more than paperwork. Registration is the starting point; real assurance comes from continuous validation, live monitoring, and proactive engagement, protecting people, operations, and reputation.

With over 25 years of experience, SafeContractor helps organisations move beyond administrative registration to achieve genuine, risk-based contractor assurance. Their approach combines independent validation, ongoing compliance monitoring, and proactive supply chain support, creating safer, stronger, and more resilient operations.