{"id":8669,"date":"2026-10-12T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/i4tmaintenance.com\/au\/onboard-verify-strata-contractors\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T18:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T18:30:00","slug":"onboard-verify-strata-contractors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/i4tmaintenance.com\/au\/onboard-verify-strata-contractors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Onboard and Verify New Strata Maintenance Contractors"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8669\" class=\"elementor elementor-8669 elementor-bc-flex-widget\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-037a8fe76a18cf60 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"037a8fe76a18cf60\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-04849a6646b349e2\" data-id=\"04849a6646b349e2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7c0b62325998f67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7c0b62325998f67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\"><style>\n    [data-ai-type=\"key-takeaways\"] { background-color: #f8fafc; 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letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: #2b7fff; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }\n    [data-ai-type=\"success-story\"] p { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.625; color: #1c398e; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }\n<\/style><div id=\"visuals-powered-by\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 0 0.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ibevisible.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer dofollow\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: #64748b; text-decoration: none; opacity: 0.8;\"><span style=\"margin-right: 8px;\">VISUALS POWERED BY<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/app.ibevisible.com\/iBeVisible.svg\" alt=\"iBeVisible\" style=\"height: 1.5rem; object-fit: contain; border: none; box-shadow: none;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"bg-slate-50 border-l-4 border-blue-500 p-6 my-8 rounded-r-xl\" data-ai-type=\"key-takeaways\"><h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-blue-900 mt-0 mb-3\">Key Takeaways<\/h3><ul class=\"list-disc pl-5 space-y-2 mb-0 marker:text-blue-500\"><li class=\"text-slate-700 font-medium pl-1\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Collect detailed contractor information to ensure efficient communication.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"text-slate-700 font-medium pl-1\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Verify all licences, insurance, and registrations thoroughly.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"text-slate-700 font-medium pl-1\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Maintain compliance by regular document checks and updates.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"text-slate-700 font-medium pl-1\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Use digital tools to streamline the onboarding process.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"bg-accent\/5 border-l-4 border-primary p-6 my-8 rounded-r-lg\" data-ai-type=\"key-answer\"><h4 class=\"text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wider mb-2 text-primary\">Key Answer<\/h4><p class=\"text-lg font-medium italic\">To effectively onboard and verify new strata maintenance contractors, collect detailed information, verify credentials, assess suitability, and use digital tools to streamline the process. This ensures safety, compliance, and efficient management of strata properties.<\/p><\/div><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Ensuring that you effectively onboard and verify new strata maintenance contractors is crucial for maintaining the integrity and safety of your properties. With the right processes in place, you can safeguard your buildings from potential risks and ensure that all maintenance work is carried out to the highest standards. This guide aims to simplify contractor onboarding, offering you a clear path to building a reliable contractor network.<\/p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4b4d806b0bf89df elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4b4d806b0bf89df\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8b669550765de80f\" data-id=\"8b669550765de80f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f7cf31f75573a5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f7cf31f75573a5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Contractor Onboarding Matters<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-654d8f69f2980096 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"654d8f69f2980096\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Contractor onboarding is not just a procedural formality; it&#8217;s an essential step to ensure safety, compliance, and reduce potential risks. By thoroughly vetting contractors before they step onto your site, you can minimise disruptions and avoid costly mistakes. <\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Proper onboarding helps ensure that all contractors are well-acquainted with your strata&#8217;s specific requirements and are prepared to maintain a safe working environment.<\/p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-883c99b953116fb4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"883c99b953116fb4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f1d4149d45bbaee8\" data-id=\"f1d4149d45bbaee8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a7a7c7db40b5be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39a7a7c7db40b5be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Contractor Details Should You Collect?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a91376802a3e47e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a91376802a3e47e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">When onboarding a contractor, it&#8217;s essential to gather all relevant information. This includes their Australian Business Number (ABN), contact details, qualifications, and licences. By maintaining a detailed record of these, you can streamline communication and facilitate quick checks on their validity.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">In addition, understanding a contractor&#8217;s specific trade competencies is vital. This ensures they are suited to the tasks at hand, and aligns with the overall property management strategy.<\/p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52e9fb7aaf3e23a0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"52e9fb7aaf3e23a0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75bfa9d11d554eb6\" data-id=\"75bfa9d11d554eb6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c384675581997ad0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c384675581997ad0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Do You Verify Contractor Credentials?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35086ec82fefc53d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35086ec82fefc53d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Verifying contractor credentials is a non-negotiable part of the process. Ensure that you check their licences and registrations are current and valid. Furthermore, verifying their insurance coverage is crucial. This protects both you and the contractor from any unforeseen liabilities during the job.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Regularly updating these credentials in your contractor management platform can aid in seamless compliance checks.<\/p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ddf51faaba8ee4e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ddf51faaba8ee4e3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a2946ebf25ba302c\" data-id=\"a2946ebf25ba302c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8795439d32cc37cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8795439d32cc37cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Compliance Documents Are Needed?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7f02c76d8797153 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7f02c76d8797153\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Compliance is key in strata management. You should collect Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), safety records, and any job-specific compliance documents from contractors. These documents not only ensure that legal obligations are met but also provide a framework for safe and efficient work practices.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">By ensuring all these documents are in order, you align with both national safety standards and specific state regulations like those in New South Wales.<\/p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e90ad1dfa5015ca9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e90ad1dfa5015ca9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-307796da2b47c539\" data-id=\"307796da2b47c539\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3f18c7ae4f3a321 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3f18c7ae4f3a321\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Do You Assess Contractor Suitability?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce3ccd8cdb67c786 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce3ccd8cdb67c786\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Assessing a contractor&#8217;s suitability involves reviewing their experience, checking references, and evaluating their availability to take on projects. Look for contractors with a proven track record of reliability and quality work.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Engaging with previous clients or projects can offer insights into their work ethics and quality, helping you to make an informed decision.<\/p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-88a53be7babe671d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"88a53be7babe671d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ace6c595433a3df2\" data-id=\"ace6c595433a3df2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb56b4cdf5e85c4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb56b4cdf5e85c4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Can You Simplify Contractor Onboarding?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b87ff2ddcf59469 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b87ff2ddcf59469\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Simplifying contractor onboarding can be achieved through digital solutions such as online forms and document management systems. These tools allow you to collect, review, and approve documents quickly and efficiently, reducing the administrative burden.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Using platforms that integrate with your existing systems can also enhance the process by providing real-time updates and alerts on credential expiries.<\/p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47dc7f988a7150bd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"47dc7f988a7150bd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7484f8e5049bb728\" data-id=\"7484f8e5049bb728\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a03ca34e235a9f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a03ca34e235a9f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Do You Maintain Ongoing Compliance?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7babc017fb781072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7babc017fb781072\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Maintaining compliance doesn&#8217;t end with the initial onboarding. Set up systems to monitor and alert you on expiry dates for licences and insurance. Regular updates and audit trails are essential to keep your records current and compliant.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Incorporating a digital workflow can significantly aid in maintaining these records, ensuring that you are always prepared for compliance audits.<\/p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3a623f180b3fc6d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a3a623f180b3fc6d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-749584d0257efdbc\" data-id=\"749584d0257efdbc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-549cf47e709b4cde elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"549cf47e709b4cde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Build a Reliable Contractor Network<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-470d8c7e000301eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"470d8c7e000301eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">Effective contractor onboarding is your ticket to a seamless maintenance experience. By following these steps, you can establish a network of trusted contractors who understand and respect the specific requirements of your strata properties. <\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important;\">For a comprehensive contractor management solution, consider booking a demo of i4T Maintenance to streamline these processes further.<\/p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eceb0f3b796b721a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eceb0f3b796b721a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d56364951dc3b7d4\" data-id=\"d56364951dc3b7d4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a76cf03f925c0973 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a76cf03f925c0973\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2b04c574d5c496f elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"f2b04c574d5c496f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1.71\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1.71\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1.71\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1.71\"><p>A SWMS is a document that outlines high-risk construction work and the safety measures that will be implemented to manage risks.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1.72\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1.72\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Why is it important to verify contractor insurance?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1.72\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1.72\"><p>Verifying contractor insurance ensures that you are protected from any liabilities that might arise from incidents during the work.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1.73\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1.73\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How often should I update contractor credentials?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1.73\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1.73\"><p>It&#8217;s best to update contractor credentials annually or upon renewal of licences and insurance.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1.74\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1.74\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 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