E1, the leading commercial construction procurement network, and Veriforce CHAS, the foremost supply chain risk management and contractor pre-qualification provider, are thrilled to announce a strategic global partnership aimed at transforming procurement processes in the UK, Irish and Australian commercial construction industries.
This collaboration brings together E1’s innovative platform, which streamlines the tendering process and connects subcontractors and Specialty Contractors with Main Contractors or Hiring Clients, and Veriforce CHAS’s expertise in health and safety pre-qualification, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
E1 is renowned for its ability to help Main Contractors streamline their tendering processes, improve quote coverage, connect with new Subcontractors and Speciality Contractors, and reduce tendering risks. By integrating CHAS’s rigorous assessment of health and safety as well as social value and ESG standards, this partnership will enable better procurement decisions, ensuring that Main Contractors can identify and work with pre-qualified Subcontractors and Specialty Contractors who meet essential compliance standards in and outside of their supply chain.
For Subcontractors and Speciality Contractors, E1 offers a unique platform to find new work opportunities and connect with main contractors, while CHAS’s pre-qualification will enhance their credibility and marketability within the industry.
Chris Dobbyn, CEO of E1, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating: “We are incredibly excited to partner with CHAS. This collaboration is a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionise the procurement process in the commercial construction industry. By integrating CHAS’s expertise in health and safety pre-qualification with E1’s comprehensive network, we are confident that this partnership will bring immense value to both Main Contractors, and Subcontractors and Specialty Contractors, leading to safer and more efficient construction projects.”
Ian McKinnon, Managing Director of Veriforce CHAS, said: “This collaboration offers our members additional avenues to secure more work, allowing them to bid on projects with a huge range of clients. At Veriforce CHAS, we are dedicated to constantly increasing the value we provide to our members, and we are thrilled to partner with E1 to introduce exciting new opportunities to our contractor network.”
This strategic partnership between E1 and CHAS is set to create a robust and compliant procurement environment, benefitting the entire commercial construction industry. Together, E1 and CHAS are committed to driving innovation, enhancing safety standards, and ensuring better procurement decisions.
Representatives from both E1 and Veriforce CHAS will be available on the EI stand (Stand C70) at London Build 2024, which takes place from 20th-21st November at Olympia London.
