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If 2025 was the year construction started taking compliance seriously, 2026 is the year it gets real, fast. With regulatory expectations ramping up and building safety legislation now firmly embedded, the industry can no longer afford to rely on paper trails, verbal handovers, or outdated spreadsheets. The era of the Digital Golden Thread ; a complete, real-time record of people, processes, and proof is no longer a buzzword. It’s becoming the new normal. In this article, we’ll explore why...

How TRAPPCO helps contractors stay compliant with audit-ready records In the evolving world of UK construction, compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about proving, at every stage, that safety and accountability were baked into your process. That’s where the concept of the digital golden thread comes in. What Is the Digital Golden Thread? Introduced through the UK’s Building Safety Act, the digital golden thread refers to a “complete, up-to-date digital record of all information...

For decades, paper sign-in sheets have been the norm on construction sites, but this old habit is now hurting the industry. Recent insights show that around 60% of UK construction businesses still rely on paper-based attendance sheets , even though manual methods are prone to errors, “creative” entries, and buddy punching (one worker clocking in for another) [1] . The consequences? Companies often end up overpaying for hours that weren’t actually worked , chasing down lost or falsified...