North Shields-based Carney Consultancy is only the fourth company in the UK to be recognised as an approved partner under the Once For All Constructionline Compliance Partnership Programme.
The approval follows a rigorous audit which assessed the consultancy’s knowledge, skills, behaviours and competence to support organisations through the Constructionline certification process.
Carney Consultancy is a health, safety, compliance and business consultancy supporting clients across the construction, engineering and facilities management sectors. It provides practical advice and compliance support across health and safety, building safety, procurement, SSIP, Constructionline, ISO management systems and business management It helps organisations strengthen compliance, improve tender readiness and meet evolving regulatory requirements.
As an approved partner, it can now officially support companies to achieve and maintain Constructionline memberships more efficiently and with greater confidence.
Demand for specialist compliance support continues to grow as contractors respond to the Building Safety Act, Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) requirements and increasingly robust procurement expectations across the public and private sectors.
Since launching its dedicated compliance support service for the Building Safety Act from 2024, Carney Consultancy has helped more than 40 organisations navigate the accreditation process by providing end-to-end support, including gap analysis, policy and process development, preparation of risk assessments, method statements, training records and supply chain procedures, together with submission support and the preparation of evidence for tenders, audits and client assurance.
The consultancy also works alongside businesses to strengthen organisational capability, ensuring compliance systems remain effective long after accreditation has been achieved.
Carney Consultancy has invested significantly in helping the wider construction sector understand changing legislation. It has delivered three free seminars on the Building Safety Act, attended by more than 100 construction professionals, providing practical guidance to help businesses understand and meet evolving regulatory expectations.
David Wadds, director at Carney Consultancy, said: “We’re incredibly proud to become only the fourth approved Constructionline Compliance Partner in the UK. This recognition reflects the expertise our team has developed through supporting more than 40 businesses to achieve Constructionline Gold and helping clients navigate an increasingly complex compliance landscape.
“We’ve invested significant time and resources into turning complex legislation and regulatory requirements into practical, straightforward guidance that businesses can understand and apply with confidence. Constructionline Gold is increasingly becoming an essential requirement for organisations looking to secure work and our role is to make that process as simple and stress-free as possible.
“This approval enables us to deliver even greater value to our clients by combining expert guidance with practical support that not only helps them achieve verified Constructionline membership but also strengthens their compliance systems, improves tender readiness and supports long-term business growth.”
Approval under the Once For All Constructionline Compliance Partnership Programme is subject to ongoing six-monthly audits, ensuring Carney Consultancy continues to meet the high standards of knowledge, competence and service demanded by Once For All.