Over the previous decade, many companies have come to terms with the importance of comprehensive background screening internally and externally. A combination of new industry-specific compliance requirements, high-profile incidents, and the rise of the gig economy means businesses must consider how best to vet outside vendors accessing their sites. That’s why, in 2009, an Omaha energy provider turned to the newly formed Certified Contractors program to keep their campus safe and work efficiently with third-party service providers. Since then, Certified Contractors has grown to serve many industries nationwide, from education to finance, construction, and beyond.

Our Expansion Story 

Guided by industry demands and the trust of our clients, below is a timeline of the program’s growth into serving businesses in a variety of industries:

2013 – Education

A local school district in Omaha partners with Certified Contractors, quickly identifying and blocking 8% of applicants for failing to meet safety standards. This has inspired other school districts in Nebraska and Iowa to adopt similar measures.

2015 – Financial Sector

National banking providers join to improve the safety of private and commercial banking data in community branches.

2018 – Construction

Construction companies certify crew members to secure project sites and show clients their trustworthiness.  Trusted by the one of the worlds largest search engine company for all their Data Center independent contractor Screening

2019 – Technology

Prominent innovators in the technology sector begin requiring certification to create state-of-the-art facilities.

2020 – Youth Organizations

Program directors at nonprofit institutions commit to fostering a secure environment for youth and community members.

2023 – Government

A municipal government in Iowa adopts the program to protect high-security federal infrastructure, water and energy plants and maintain community trust.

The Future of Certified Contractors 

After 15 years of service to contractors and participating sites, we’re enthusiastic about the opportunity to expand the Certified Contractors program and our services to serve K-12 schools, utilities, construction sites, secure facilities, and other organizations in need of comprehensive third-party service provider screening. Moving forward, in the face of changing industry regulations, Certified Contractors is dedicated to providing you and your team with the tools you need to create safe, compliant, and effective vendor partnerships.

Interested in becoming a member? Sign up for Certified Contractors as a participating site or service provider to get started.