Contractor Rules
Rules for posting construction work on ConSolves.
Draft — this document has not been reviewed by a solicitor and must be reviewed by a suitably qualified UK solicitor before public launch.
Before posting work, contractors/hirers must make sure:
1. They are authorised to post the work.
2. The job is genuine.
3. The information is accurate.
4. The price/payment basis is clearly stated.
5. The location is accurate.
6. Dates and expected duration are accurate.
7. Required skills and qualifications are stated.
8. Known health and safety information is provided.
9. PPE requirements are stated where relevant.
10. Materials/tools responsibilities are clear.
11. Crew requirements are clear.
12. Photographs uploaded belong to them or may lawfully be shared.
JOB INFORMATION
A job should clearly explain:
WHAT needs doing.
HOW MUCH work there is.
WHERE it is.
WHEN it starts.
WHEN it should finish.
WHAT it pays.
WHAT experience is required.
WHAT qualifications/training are required.
WHAT equipment/tools are required.
WHAT safety requirements are known.
Whether the person can bring a crew.
NO MISLEADING JOBS
Do not:
- advertise work that does not exist
- advertise a price you do not intend to honour without clearly explaining conditions
- hide material requirements
- falsely claim that ConSolves has verified your job
- misrepresent the client
- impersonate another business
- use fake photographs
- use misleading photographs
- advertise illegal work
AUTHORITY
By posting work you confirm:
"I confirm that I am authorised to advertise this work and that the information I have provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge."
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Provide known information about:
- hazards
- PPE
- access restrictions
- site requirements
- training
- qualifications
- equipment
- induction requirements
Do not assume that posting a job on ConSolves transfers your health and safety responsibilities to ConSolves.
DISCRIMINATION
Do not include discriminatory requirements in job listings.
Do not use protected characteristics as a basis for excluding people unless a genuine lawful exception applies.
If unsure, obtain appropriate legal advice rather than attempting to justify discriminatory wording yourself.
COMMUNICATION
Once connected, communicate professionally.
Do not use contact details obtained through ConSolves to:
- spam
- harass
- threaten
- send unrelated marketing
- sell unrelated products or services