03 Aug Prequalification Best Practices
Welcome to Contractor Prequalification Best Practices. You can use many of these practices to mitigate the risks and improve operations when working with...
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05 Jul Emergency Planning Checklist
High-hazard work sites require emergency plans consistent with the risks known to be present and likely to be created through the execution...
15 Jun ESG in High-Risk Industries
Incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) into small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) offers incredible business opportunities and profit by attracting socially conscious...
10 May Prequalification – Goals & Risks
The Goals, Benefits and Risks of Contractor Prequalification As a global trend, more organizations are outsourcing work. This means contractor management is increasing...
11 Apr Q & A: Importance of a Performance Review
Question: Why is it important to do a performance review after the contractor's work is complete? Answer: It can be tempting to skip...
30 Mar Quarterly Review & Evaluation
During the presentation, we discussed the CQN Evaluation and what is included in the Quarterly Review. ...
10 Mar Managing Risk – Contractor Certificates
Let’s explore a few best practices surrounding the topic of Certificate Management. SURPRISING FACT: An astounding 20 percent of certificates in contractor management tracking...
04 Mar CQN Podcast: Beyond The Database
Our chat with Nicole Coughlin CSP from IMA Group (Denver) about Contractor Prequalification and Management: Beyond the Database (Part 1 of 4). Topics...
28 Jan 2022 CQN Account Update
We would like to thank those that registered and atended our latest CQN Account Update Webinar! The CQN Account Update webinar gave us...
23 Nov 5 Benefits of Automating Your Contractor Management System
No matter what industry you’re in, time is one of your most precious resources. There never seems to be enough of it,...
28 Oct Webinar: 2022 Account Update
Webinar: 2022 Account Update: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 11:00 AM MST Presented by: Ronnie Tallman & Jay Spate Join our Account Update Webinar to...
07 Oct GET SOCIAL with US!
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02 Sep Q & A: Contractor Prequalification & Legal ramifications.
Question: Which components in the contractor prequalification process, if not addressed, could result in the most significant legal ramifications? Two of the highest value...
12 Aug Best Practices: Hiring and Managing Contractors in High-Risk Industries
Contractor management should be an ongoing process, especially in high-risk industries. In this article, we'll go over six different aspects of the...
22 Jun Contractor Management Automation: Things to Consider
For organizations looking to upgrade their contractor management system, it comes with considerations and challenges. While the value of contractor pre-qualification seems...
26 May Dangers of Inadequate Record-Keeping
Most companies would list land, buildings, property, and access to finances as the most valuable things they hold. However, information and records...
21 Apr Contractor Management BP’s & Tips
You Should Be Using Them But Are You? Most companies have a pretty good understanding of how they can benefit from hiring contractors....
05 Apr Contractor Qualification Gets Real Results
The data doesn’t lie: contractors tend to be more vulnerable to at-work injuries and fatalities than full-time workers. According to statistics of...
17 Mar Expand Your Knowledge!
CQN offers access to a complete suite of online training for managers, supervisors and employees. We provide access to dozens of industry-recognized...
10 Mar Q & A: Contractor Compliance & Assessment
Question: What is contractor compliance and how can it be assessed? Answer: When an organization enters into a contract with another party to...