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The Scoop on Contractor Screening and Utility Site Access Controls

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The Scoop on Contractor Screening and Utility Site Access Controls

When a utility company is dealing with emergencies like fixing a gas leak, repairing a major water main break, or restoring power to the systems communities rely on, there isn’t much room for guesswork. The utility industry involves high-pressure...

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Drug Testing Quick Guide: Why Contractor Drug Testing Matters

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Drug Testing Quick Guide: Why Contractor Drug Testing Matters

Contractors are part of business. Whether performing one-time routine maintenance, operating equipment to complete a long-term project, accessing...

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How Certifying Vendors Helps Close Risk Gaps at Your Site

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How Certifying Vendors Helps Close Risk Gaps at Your Site

Managing facilities and job sites comes with a familiar challenge: the risk posed by an ever-changing roster of vendors and contractors with access...

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The Data Center Construction Boom: How Builders Can Boost Confidence

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The Data Center Construction Boom: How Builders Can Boost Confidence

Demand driven by AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure has created a boom in data center construction. Like many areas of progress,...

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Why Secure Facilities Should Focus on Human Safety

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Why Secure Facilities Should Focus on Human Safety

Asset protection is a primary reason for securing facilities, with employees and customers among the most important. But protecting people goes...

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Contractor Endorsements: Helping to Confirm Requirements Are Met

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Contractor Endorsements: Helping to Confirm Requirements Are Met

It’s often the case that not all site entry requirements are covered by standard certification packages. Certain locations, industries, or sites may...

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Introducing Contractor Attestations for Enhanced Site Security

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Introducing Contractor Attestations for Enhanced Site Security

We’re excited to introduce Contractor Attestations, a new add-on features that help sites streamline contractor access, reinforce accountability, and...

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Screening Subcontractors: Building Confidence Through Verification

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Screening 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...

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What’s the Point of Contractor Attestation?

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What’s the Point of Contractor Attestation?

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

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What Is Contractor Endorsement and What Is It Used For?

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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...

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