Screen Faster.
Build Safer.
Construction hiring moves fast — your background checks should too. On average, our SMART Search® technology delivers results in 3–24 hours, so your crews stay on schedule and your job sites stay safe.
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The Real Cost of Slow, Inaccurate Screening
Construction employers face unique hiring challenges. Here's how SMART Search® solves the four biggest pain points in the industry.
Slow Turnarounds Delay Project Starts
Every day a hire is pending is a day your crew is short-handed. Competitors take 3–5 days. Our SMART Search® technology delivers most results in 3–24 hours — so you can put workers on-site faster.
Inaccurate Reports Create Liability
A missed criminal record on a worker entering a client's occupied building is a lawsuit waiting to happen. We search directly at the court of record — not just database aggregators — for results you can trust.
High Turnover Means Constant Re-Screening
Construction has one of the highest turnover rates of any industry. Our streamlined ordering process and fast results make it practical to screen every hire, every time — without slowing down your HR team.
Subcontractor Compliance Gaps
General contractors are increasingly held liable for subcontractor hires. We make it easy to extend screening requirements to your entire supply chain with volume pricing and dedicated account management.
Screening Services for Construction
Comprehensive background checks designed for general contractors, specialty trades, and construction management firms.
Criminal Background Check
Multi-jurisdictional criminal history covering county, state, and federal records — critical for workers entering job sites, client properties, and occupied buildings.
Safety CriticalDriving History (MVR)
Motor Vehicle Records search for operators of company vehicles, heavy equipment, and commercial trucks — required by most general contractors.
OSHA RecommendedDrug Screening
Pre-employment and random drug testing panels including DOT-compliant 5-panel and expanded 10-panel options for safety-sensitive construction roles.
Employment Verification
Confirm past construction employment, trade experience, and tenure — identify resume fraud before it becomes a job site liability.
Workers' Compensation History
Review prior workers' comp claims to assess risk for physically demanding roles and protect your experience modification rate (EMR).
Professional License Verification
Verify active state contractor licenses, electrician certifications, plumbing licenses, and other trade credentials required by law.
SSN Trace & Identity Verification
Confirm candidate identity and uncover all names and addresses used — essential for catching workers with hidden criminal histories.
Federal Criminal Records
Search federal district court records for crimes prosecuted at the federal level — especially relevant for government-contracted construction projects.
Built for Construction Compliance
From OSHA drug-free workplace programs to state contractor licensing — we keep your screening program compliant.
FCRA Compliant
All screening processes follow Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements, including proper disclosure and adverse action procedures.
OSHA Safety Standards
Supports OSHA drug-free workplace programs and safety-sensitive role requirements for construction environments.
State Contractor Licensing
Verifies active state contractor licenses across all 50 states — required for GC and subcontractor compliance.
DOT Drug Testing
DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing for CDL holders and operators of commercial vehicles on construction sites.
EEOC Guidelines
Individualized assessment process aligned with EEOC best practices to reduce disparate impact liability.
E-Verify Compatible
Screening integrates seamlessly with E-Verify and I-9 employment eligibility verification workflows.
Trusted by Construction Companies Nationwide
"We screen every new hire and subcontractor before they set foot on a job site. ABS gives us results the same day in most cases — that's what keeps our projects on schedule."
"After switching to Absolute Background Search, our average time-to-screen dropped from 4 days to under 24 hours. That's a real competitive advantage when we're racing to staff up a new project."
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FCRA Compliant · Searches Performed at Court of Record · Direct from the Court · No Fingerprinting Required