The Common Assessment Standard is reviewed every year to ensure that it remains relevant and up to date. The dedicated Common Assessment Standard Review Group, comprised of representatives from across Build UK members and the wider industry, has agreed a list of changes which have been confirmed by the Interim Cross Industry Body, and the Common Assessment Standard ‐ Version 3.0 will be published on 31 March 2022.

The revised version will include a number of updates to the question set to reflect the latest industry requirements, with new questions on sustainability, diversity and cyber security, as well as a revised section on Information Management in line with the updated IPA mandate.

Recognised Assessment Bodies

Recognised Assessment Bodies for the Common Assessment Standard are reviewed every year against the Criteria for Recognised Assessment Bodies to ensure their competency. Achilles, CHAS and Constructionline have all successfully completed this process for another 12 months, meaning suppliers can continue to obtain the Common Assessment Standard from any one of them.

Any review of assessment bodies is undertaken by the dedicated PQ Assessment Panel and we are looking for additional members with knowledge and experience of business and quality management systems, auditing and/or supply chain management to join the panel. If you or a colleague are interested in supporting this process, please contact David.Bishop@BuildUK.org.