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Construction Compliance Checklist

Staying on top of construction workforce compliance

This checklist outlines the key compliance steps construction businesses must follow to keep workers verified, licensed, and site-ready, and explains how connected digital systems reduce risk and improve visibility across every project.

What’s in the Checklist?

The essential verification and site-readiness checks for construction workers 

Required licences, high-risk permits, and role-specific certifications 

Learning and safety requirements for working on construction sites 

How digital systems support oversight, recordkeeping, and audit preparation 

How to maintain compliance for employees, contractors, and subcontractors 

How WorkPro helps construction teams stay organised and compliant 

What you need to know 

Construction remains one of Australia’s most highly regulated industries, and compliance begins long before anyone steps on site. Every worker must hold specific checks, clearances, and licences, yet many businesses still manage these requirements through manual processes that are difficult to maintain. 


When workforce records are kept across paper files, emails, or multiple spreadsheets, it becomes harder to monitor expiries, verify licences, or demonstrate compliance during audits. These gaps can affect project timelines, create safety risks, and increase administrative pressure for site managers and compliance teams. 


With growing expectations around WHS, workforce verification, and contractor oversight, construction businesses need systems that bring checks, documents, and workforce information together in a single, reliable place. Digital compliance tools help reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and provide clear visibility of every worker’s status. 


This checklist guides construction providers through the essential compliance requirements for 2025 and helps ensure teams remain verified, prepared, and audit-ready on every job. Download it now. 


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