Certified Contractors Blog

Resources for Contractor and Vendor Background Checks

2 min read

Screening Certification for Subcontractors: Building Confidence Through Verification

As a general contractor or project lead, completing a project safely and successfully begins with asking the right questions. Because subcontractors are often engaged on a temporary basis, some project leaders may assume that screening isn’t...

Read More
A male teacher smiles in a classroom of students.

3 min read

What’s the Point of Contractor Attestation?

If your workplace feels like a revolving door with contractors rotating on and off your site, it may seem unattainable or even unnecessary to require...

Read More

2 min read

Beyond Standard Screening Packages: What is Contractor Endorsement and What Is it Used For? 

When searching the web, a lot of terms are thrown around referring to different documents you should collect and steps you need to take to qualify...

Read More

3 min read

Screening Contractors for Data Centers

Companies that maintain or use any volume of data are aware of the steps they need to take to remain secure and avoid the threat of data breaches....

Read More

3 min read

What’s a COI? What a Certificate of Insurance for Contractor Vendors Is and Why It Matters

Simply put, a Certificate of Insurance (or COI) is an official document that an insurance company or broker provides to prove active business...

Read More

3 min read

4 Tips for Site Safety and Access: A Facility Manager Checklist for Contractor Certification

Facility management involves a lot more than just signing in guests these days. Inconsistent screening and unrestricted access to facilities can...

Read More

3 min read

What We Learned at AASA NCE 2025: 3 Trends Every School Administrator Should Know

Certified Contractors was a proud sponsor of the annual AASA National Conference on Education this year, designed to provide educators with the right...

Read More

2 min read

Your Guide to Contractor Certification Levels

Access to secure facilities isn’t as simple as a coin toss. Site managers know how many variables there are to consider. Ultimately, it takes a...

Read More

1 min read

How Certified Contractors Grew to Serve Industries Nationwide

Over the previous decade, many companies have come to terms with the importance of comprehensive background screening. A combination of new...

Read More

2 min read

The Potential Flaws of Fingerprint Background Checks

While most know that everybody’s fingerprints are unique, fewer know that fingerprint-based background checks aren’t as thorough as many believe....

Read More