IAS Limited holds a comprehensive range of industry-recognised accreditations that demonstrate their commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism. We are a member of the Scaffolding Association, ensuring we adhere to strict criteria regarding best practice and compliance.
Furthermore, we are certified under ISO 9001 for Quality Management and ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, both of which are audited annually to ensure operational standards and a reduced carbon footprint. To maintain our high safety standards in the high-risk scaffolding sector, all senior management personnel hold the NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health and Safety, widely regarded as the gold standard for safety training.
In addition to these certifications, IAS Limited engages with several key industry bodies to ensure a highly qualified and compliant workforce. This involves maintaining affiliations with the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS), the latter being the industry-recognised training standard.
IAS also holds BuildingConfidence and ConstructionLine accreditations, which verify our robust pre-qualification and supply chain management processes. By actively working with the Industry Training Board and adhering to the standards set by the National House Building Council (NHBC), IAS Limited ensures that we operate efficiently and responsibly across both the public and private sectors.
Construction itself necessitates work at height. Therefore, the biggest cause of work fatality and major injuries are falls from heights. In an attempt to prevent this, codes TG20 and SG4.22 were introduced to provide a comprehensive set of rules applying to all work at height activity. We can advise on best practice for working safely in accordance with the relevant codes of practice for the industry TG20 and SG4.22.
As such, it is the principle of IAS Limited to practice and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all of its employees, clients, operatives, visitors and the general public. We work to continuously review and improve all practices and procedures pertaining to employee welfare, and any necessary improvements are implemented immediately. We regularly attend training courses on working at height regulations.
INDUSTRY BODY MEMBERSHIPS
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe use of powered access equipment.
IPAF provide technical advice and information and promote safety initiatives and training programmes. They also help influence safety legislation and standards.
It is a not-for-profit organisation. IPAF is owned by members who include manufacturers, rental companies, contractors and users.
Scaffolding Association
IAS Dundee are proud members of the UK’s Scaffolding Association. The Scaffolding Association is a leading trade body representing scaffolding and access companies across the UK. It is dedicated to raising standards within the industry by promoting best practice, safety, and compliance. Members are required to meet strict criteria, demonstrating competence, reliability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Choosing a scaffolding provider accredited by the Scaffolding Association means you’re working with a company that puts safety, quality, and professionalism at the heart of everything it does.Membership isn’t given lightly — companies must meet strict criteria and are regularly assessed to ensure they consistently deliver safe, compliant, and reliable services. This means you can have complete confidence that your project is in capable hands from start to finish.
By working with an accredited contractor, you’re not just getting scaffolding — you’re getting peace of mind. It’s a guarantee that your project will be carried out efficiently, responsibly, and to the highest industry standards.
Achilles Information
Achilles provides supply chain risk management, pre-qualification, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) validation for firms globally. The platform connects buyers and suppliers on a single network, helping businesses mitigate risks, ensure compliance, achieve sustainability goals, and streamline the procurement process.
The BuildingConfidence accreditation programme has been developed by founder member Bovis Lend Lease in partnership with Achilles Information Ltd. The programme is designed to assess the construction industry supply chain in safety, environmental, sustainability, quality, occupational health and financial areas.
Constructionline
By providing an up-to-date register of pre-qualified suppliers for construction contracts, Constructionline is a commonsense solution.
Constructionline pre-qualify all of their suppliers to government standards, and maintain relationships with a range of industry, ePurchasing and Government partners.
This ensures that all members remain relevant to procurement professionals within the construction industry.
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
CITB are the Industry Training Board and a partner in the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry in England, Scotland and Wales. CITB work with partners in their industry to encourage training. This helps build a safe, professional and fully qualified workforce.
The support and funding they provide helps companies like ours to improve skills, increase our competitiveness and respond to challenges. These can include the low carbon agenda, reducing costs on site and recruiting the best talent for our sector.
Helping companies gain working at height certificates reduces risks in the construction industry.
Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS)
The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has been the industry recognised scaffold training scheme for over 30 years.
It is the preferred scaffolding qualification of all the major organisations including CSCS, NASC, HSE, UKCG, T&G, UCATT and the largest scaffold systems manufacturers.
National House Building Council (NHBC)
NHBC’s role is to work with the house-building and wider construction industry to provide inspection and technical services to raise the standards of new homes.
They also provide consumer protection for new home owners. IAS are one of approximately 20,000 house builders and developers on NHBC’s Register.
ACCREDITATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS
ISO9001 (Quality Management Accreditation)
IAS holds ISO9001 certification for our Quality Management System, which is audited annually. IAS always endeavours to monitor and review our operations and continually strive for improvement.
ISO14001 (Quality Management Accreditation)
IAS holds ISO14001 certification for our Environmentally Management System, which is audited annually. IAS is continually taking steps to lower our carbon footprint and protect the environment.
NEBOSH Certificate In Construction Health And Safety
NEBOSH is one of the most challenging and highly recognised qualifications in Construction Health and Safety.
NEBOSH qualifications are considered the Gold Standard for safety training and awareness.
For this reason all IAS senior management hold a NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health and Safety. This working at height certificate helps us to operate in a high risk industry to the highest level of safety standards and helps to strengthen our safety culture.
SMAS (Safety Management Advisory Services)
SMAS is one of the UK’s leading health and safety assessment organisations and is part of the SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) framework.
IAS are SSIP approved with a Smas Worksafe certification
SafeContractor Certificate Of Approval
Our SafeContractor Certificate of Approval shows that IAS have passed an independent health and safety assessment.
Awarded by the risk management firm Alcumus, it certifies that IAS meet their national health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments in accordance with stringent UK standards.
Veriforce CHAS Certificate Of Compliance
Our Veriforce CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) Certificate of Compliance is a nationally recognised accreditation in the UK that proves that as a contractor, our business meets strict health, safety, and risk management standards.
