Construction & Trades
Stop CSCS Cards and Right-to-Work Violations Closing Your Construction Sites
TL;DR
In construction, an expired CSCS card means a worker can't get through the site gate. An overdue Right-to-Work re-check means your company faces a fine of up to £60,000 per worker — with zero warning from the Home Office. StaffClock tracks every expiry date for your team, sends escalating daily alerts until every overdue item is resolved, and exports an inspection-ready audit trail in one click.
The compliance risks that shut down construction sites
Expired CSCS cards = gate rejections
A worker without a valid CSCS card cannot access most UK construction sites. One lapsed card shifts your project timeline — and you can't replace the worker fast when they discover it at the gate.
Right-to-Work fines arrive without warning
Since 13 February 2024, first-breach civil penalties are £45,000 per worker. Repeat offences: £60,000. The Home Office visits unannounced. Your only defence is a timestamped audit trail proving you checked on time.
High churn multiplies the risk
Construction has some of the highest staff turnover in any UK sector. Every new starter is another expiry date to track. As headcount grows, so do the odds of a missed re-check.
Every construction credential tracked automatically
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CSCS card — Mandatory on most UK sites — expires every 5 years
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Right-to-Work re-check & visa expiry — Up to £60,000 fine per worker if missed
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Gas Safe registration — Required for all gas work
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First-aid certificate — Required on most sites
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Public liability insurance — Track renewal dates for sub-contractors
How StaffClock works for construction & trades businesses
- 1 Import your existing crew list via CSV or add workers manually — under 10 minutes
- 2 StaffClock tracks every CSCS card, visa, RTW re-check and certificate expiry date
- 3 Escalating email alerts at 30, 14, 7, and 1 day — then daily until resolved
- 4 Download your inspection-ready audit trail in one click — timestamped evidence of every check
Protect your construction business from a £60,000 fine
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