85,000 CRO cards expire at the end of this month. If you occupation is construction related, you will need to obtain an alternative card to remain part of CSCS. This could mean achieving a qualification or transferring to a partner card scheme. If you hold a CRO card, use our cardfinder to see what you need to do to stay part of our scheme. Read more

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is urging employers to be vigilant when dealing with cold calls claiming to be CSCS. CSCS has received a number of reports from employers confirming that they are receiving calls from people claiming to be employed by CSCS or CITB. Read more

The application criteria for the ECS Labourer Card is being amended to reinforce the fact that only those working in the electrotechnical industry are eligible for the card. From 1st October, applicants for the ECS Labourer Card will have to prove that they are employed by an electrical or electrotechnical employer. Read more

CSCS is pleased to welcome Herrongrange as our newest IT Partner. Herrongrange develop software for the construction industry specialising in areas surrounding construction site security including biometrics. Find out more about all our IT partners. Read more

The National Association of Shopfitters & Interior Contractors (NAS) is delighted to announce the launch of its new Virtual SICCS Smartcard - a digital card that is stored in an app called Vircarda on a smartphone -  developed by Reference Point for the CSCS Go Smart platform. Read more