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.
"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."
CEO, E1
Ian McKinnon, Managing Director of Veriforce CHAS, said, “This partnership offers our members an additional pathway to access more work opportunities, connecting them with chances to tender for live projects. At Veriforce CHAS, we are committed to continuously enhancing the value we offer to our members, so we’re delighted to be working with E1 to bring exciting new work opportunities for our contractor community.”
This strategic partnership between E1 and CHAS is set to create a robust and compliant procurement environment, benefiting the entire commercial construction industry. Together, E1 and CHAS are committed to driving innovation, enhancing safety standards, and ensuring better procurement decisions.
