Benefits

Government

NSCC is the first point of contact for Government departments that wish to consult or liaise with Specialist Contractors.

W: www.bis.gov.uk

Strategic Forum for Construction

NSCC represents sub-contractors on the Strategic Forum for Construction, which brings together the main representative bodies in the construction industry to realise its vision of achieving maximum value for clients, end users and stakeholders and delivering
world-class products and projects.

W: www.strategicforum.org.uk

ConstructionSkills

NSCC has 3 seats on the Board and is represented on a range of Committees to determine
the direction of ConstructionSkills and the industry's training programme.

W: www.cskills.org

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)

NSCC is a co-owner of the industry card scheme, CSCS, which provides proof of
occupational competence.

W: www.cscs.uk.com

Cross-Industry Construction Apprenticeship Task Force (CCATF)

NSCC sits on the CCATF, the group tasked with increasing employer engagement in
apprenticeship training and promoting training with the industry.

W: www.ccatf.org.uk

Construction Industry Advisory Committee (ConIAC)

NSCC has a seat on ConIAC, which advises the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on
the protection of people at work from hazards to health and safety.

Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT)

NSCC represents sub-contractors on the JCT to improve the industry’s standard
forms of contracts.

W: www.jctltd.co.uk

Safety Schemes In Procurement (SSIP)

NSCC sits on the Forum Management Group of the SSIP, a collection of organisations
working together to reduce the business burden of pre-qualification.

W: www.ssip.org.uk

Adjudicator Nominations

Free adjudicator nominations from a leading Adjudicator Nominating Body in the event of disputes with contractors and clients.

W: www.aica-adjudication.co.uk

CRB Checks

A simplified online system for carrying out enhanced CRB checks for employees.

W: www.nscc.org.uk/employment

Credit Checking

Credit reports on contractors and clients and discounted business credit referencing services.

E: creditcheck@nscc.org.uk

Employee Benefit Schemes

A range of employee benefits for construction industry employers and individuals including a stakeholder pension, accident cover, life cover, employee healthcare and holiday pay.

W: www.bandce.co.uk

Insurance

Advice on all aspects of insurance and a wide range of tailored insurance products.

W: www.centor.co.uk

On Site Photography

Commercial and corporate photos at preferential rates for use in presentations, company literature and tender documentation.

W: www.in-press.co.uk

Online Credit Forum

A new service allowing companies to share real-time information about customers that are trading outside of agreed payment terms.

W: www.creditlook.co.uk/nscc

Pre-Qualification

Discounted annual fee for the Builder’s Profile online pre-qualification service.

W: www.buildersprofile.co.uk

Publications

Discounts of up to 10% on construction-related publications including the CIJC Working Rule Agreement and the Construction Health and Safety Manual.

W: www.cip-books.com

Qualifying the Specialist Workforce

A range of training-related support including apprenticeships, CSCS cards, discounted training courses, and company development.

W: www.nscc.org.uk/training

Retention Bonds

A retention bond facility providing an alternative to cash retentions to improve cashflow .

W: www.fairpaymentcampaign.co.uk

Tools, Equipment & Solutions

The latest power tools, products and services for a range of applications, including access to the Hilti Fleet Management programme, where a monthly usage fee covers all tool related costs.

W: www.hilti.co.uk/nscc

Vehicle Fleet Management

Reduced motoring costs of up to 35% including vehicle procurement and disposal, operation and servicing.

W: www.fleetdepartment.co.uk

Contractual and Legal (England & Wales)

One hour’s free advice per year on construction law, contracts and dispute resolution in England and Wales.

W: www.wedlakebell.com

Contractual and Legal (Scotland)

Thirty minutes’ free advice per case on construction law, contracts and dispute resolution in Scotland.

W: www.andersonstrathern.co.uk

Employment

Free advice on employment matters, including discipline, redundancy and ill health.

W: www.croner.co.uk

Health and Safety

Free advice on health and safety matters, including CDM, asbestos and risk assessments.

W: www.safetyservices.co.uk

Tax & Business

Free advice on tax and business matters, including CIS, insolvency and tax status.

W: www.bakertilly.co.uk

Training

Free advice on training matters, including qualifications, apprenticeships and CSCS.

W: www.nscc.org.uk/training