Each business that has an ABN will need to be registered separately, even if they operate under the same trading name. For example, if a business has a separate ABN for each state, it will require a separate registration for each business.

Generally speaking, sub-contractors provide services continuously for the duration of the project via project management services even they are not physically on-site or manufacturing anything during certain periods. You can select the blue 'repeat last month' button found at the bottom right hand side of your screen to complete the form quickly.

Yes you need to complete the form each month. If you provide minimal services which are approximately the same each month you can duplicate the data from the previous month by selecting the blue 'repeat previous month' button which you will find at the bottom right hand side of your screen to complete the form quickly.

There are a number of ways to increase your rating: Firstly, check that you have answered all of the questions in the forms, as this generates more points. Uploading supporting documents to validate your responses will also increase your points. In addition, undertaking as many positive social impact initiatives as possible will further improve your rating.

The rating is calculated by taking the points generated from your answers and uploads and applying them through a weighting algorithm that produces your overall rating. Assessments are undertaken in line with our published 'Rating Methodology Document'.

The rating is calculated by taking the points generated from your answers and uploads and applying them through a weighting algorithm that produces your overall rating. Assessments are undertaken in line with our published 'Rating Methodology Document'.

You can view your supply chain’s performance by checking your dashboard. The dashboard provides access to every supplier you have invited onto the project.

Yes, the data will be saved by selecting the 'Submit' button

Yes the platform meets all of the Government Policies surrounding Local Content, Social Procurement and other published reporting requirements. The specific data collection points are included in the Project Forms which are mostly covered in the People and Economic forms. Reports and data can be extracted easily to allow specific reporting and uploading onto nominated portals such as the ICN Gateway.

Once you have invited your supply chain onto your project the supply chain are responsible for uploading their information onto the platform. As the Builder that has invited their supply chain you will have visibility of the information being uploaded.

When you invite a user onto the platform you have visibility of their dashboard allowing you to monitor their performance and that they are meeting their obligations. You can set a notification alerting you if a user has not uploaded their information on the required date. A monthly alert is recommended to coincide with monthly progress claims.

The SF 5 Star Rating does not include rating yours or your construction partners performance against Government Local Content and Social Procurement targets. The SF 5 Star Rating of companies, their construction partners and projects is based upon the capability and commitment of the 4 Cornerstones of Social value. Government reporting is captured within the SF platform but not the 5 Star Rating.

The SF Platform allows users to gather Government Local Content and Social Procurement data whilst monitoring it against pre-set targets. The platform does not provide a 5 Star Rating of a company its construction partners or its projects as the performance criteria is already pre-determined and agreed by the users and the entity that invited the user onto the project.

Dependent on whether you are an Organisation, Builder, Construction partners or supplier and why you are getting assessed will differ. In all cases any company that gets assessed and is visible on the National Register demonstrates their commitment to making a positive Social Value impact and understanding where they can improve. Getting assessed will also allow your company to be visible on the National Register to Organisations that consider Social Value a high priority with their supply chain partners.

No the SFR1001 Assessment was developed specifically to be assessable by all companies irrespective of size and turnover. The assessment rating makes data driven adjustments for smaller companies to measure both the positive impact based on a 'per head' pro-rata scale and a total numbers calculation allowing you to see multiple data points.

Social Value can be defined in many ways dependent on what country, industry and where you sit in the supply chain it relates to. In the Global construction industry Social Value can be described as "Social value in construction refers to the positive impact a project has on society and the community beyond the immediate economic benefits. It encompasses elements like job creation, skills development, community well-being, and environmental sustainability. By prioritizing social value, construction projects aim to contribute to a better quality of life for residents and foster stronger, more resilient communities'. Its not difficult to provide Social Value on a construction Project, most companies are already doing the types of things that contribute to Social Value they mostly just don't know they are already doing it or how to make changes to improve their impact.

Any company can achieve a maximum 5 Star Rating irrespective of size and turnover. The rating has been developed to allow all companies to achieve the highest rating without investing disproportionate financial investment or ongoing inspections and audits as is the case for many accreditations currently on the market. For example: If you are a small local business with a small workforce and a low turnover but you are actively engaged in your local community, employee a local diverse workforce, support your local suppliers and care about the planet you will generate a high rating. On the other hand if you a large Interstate business with a large workforce and turnover that demonstrates no community engagement, no workforce diversity, procures goods offshore and shows no commitment to recycling you will generate a low rating. Your initial company assessment and supporting documentation time frame is dependent on what information you have to hand and the ongoing project assessments are completed on a monthly basis. The platform has been developed to be user friendly and intuitive with the inclusion of repeat buttons to generate repeat information for monthly uploads.