3rd Degree Screening

Construction Industry Screening

Background Checks for Construction Companies That Protect Your Crew, Your Clients, and Your Contracts

Screen every superintendent, subcontractor, equipment operator, and laborer with a process built for the risk profile of construction hiring, before they ever set foot on a job site.

Construction professional in hard hat and safety vest
PBSA-accredited screening

Independently audited

For compliance & accuracy

PBSA

PBSA Accredited

Background Screening Association

FCRA

FCRA Certified Staff

Fair Credit Reporting Act

US Based

100% US-Based

Support and Operations

Licensed PI Agency

Licensed Private Investigative Agency

State-Licensed & Bonded

Why it matters

A Bad Hire on a Job Site Doesn't Just Cost You Money. It Can Cost You the Contract.

Construction companies operate in one of the most exposure-heavy hiring environments across any industry. Your crews work in client facilities, private homes, government job sites, and critical infrastructure. They operate heavy equipment, handle expensive materials, and in many cases work without direct supervision for hours at a time.

One bad hire can mean stolen tools or materials, a workplace safety incident, a client complaint that costs you a renewal, or disqualification from a public contract that required background screening as a condition of award.

At 3rd Degree Screening, we help construction companies:

  • Screen full-time employees, subcontractors, and seasonal laborers under one consistent compliant workflow
  • Catch criminal history, theft, and fraud flags before they reach your job site
  • Run motor vehicle record checks for operators, drivers, and anyone operating company vehicles
  • Verify employment history and licenses for supervisory and specialty trade roles
  • Meet client or government contract screening requirements without building a separate process for each project

Packages

Our Construction Screening Packages

Project Management & Supervisory

Superintendents, Project Managers & Site Supervisors

  • Legal Name and Maiden/Alias
  • Identity Verification
  • Social Security Trace
  • USA Arrest Booking
  • Nationwide Criminal Database
  • Global Watch Lists
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
  • Nationwide County Criminal Record Check - Unlimited
  • Federal Criminal Nationwide Search
  • Employment Verification
  • Professional License Check
  • *Possible 3rd Party Fees

Skilled Trades & Equipment Operators

Electricians, Plumbers, Heavy Equipment Operators

  • Legal Name and Maiden/Alias
  • Identity Verification
  • Social Security Trace
  • USA Arrest Booking
  • Nationwide Criminal Database
  • Global Watch Lists
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
  • Nationwide County Criminal Record Check - Unlimited
  • Federal Criminal Nationwide Search
  • Employment Verification
  • Professional License Check
  • *Possible 3rd Party Fees

General Labor & Seasonal Staff

Laborers, Helpers & Temporary Crew

  • Legal Name and Maiden/Alias
  • Identity Verification
  • Social Security Trace
  • USA Arrest Booking
  • Nationwide Criminal Database
  • Global Watch Lists
  • Nationwide County Criminal Record Check - Unlimited

A La Carte

  • Legal Name and Maiden/Alias
  • Identity Verification
  • Employment Verification
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
  • Professional License Check
  • Civil Records Check
  • Reference Check
  • Federal Criminal Nationwide Search
  • Workforce Monitoring - Criminal Record

90%

reports in under 36 hours

99%

support requests resolved in 1 contact

9.5

years average client tenure

50+

integrations

Why Choose Us

Why Construction Companies Choose 3rd Degree Screening

Screening that covers subcontractors, not just W-2 employees

Your liability doesn't stop at your payroll. We make it straightforward to screen subs and contract labor under the same workflow as your direct hires, so your entire job site is covered.

MVR checks for every driver and operator role

Anyone operating a company vehicle, a delivery truck, or heavy equipment on a public road needs a motor vehicle record check. We build that into the right packages automatically.

License verification for specialty trades

Electricians, plumbers, and other licensed tradespeople carry credentials that need to match what's on their resume. We verify those so you're not exposed to an unlicensed worker on a permitted job.

Contract compliance made simple

Many government and commercial contracts require background screening as a condition of award or site access. We help you document a consistent, defensible process that satisfies those requirements.

Fast turnaround that works with project start dates

Construction hiring rarely comes with a two-week runway. We turn around the majority of reports within 36 hours so you can staff up when the project demands it.

No setup fees, monthly minimums, or term commitments

Whether you're a regional GC or a specialty subcontractor, you pay only for the checks you run.

Construction jobsite and working environment

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions?

Our team is happy to walk you through the specifics of your construction screening program.

TALK TO A SCREENING SPECIALIST

Yes. We can screen anyone you bring onto a job site regardless of their employment classification. Many construction companies run the same core package on subs as they do on direct hires, with adjustments based on access level and role.

Every Job Site Is Only as Safe as the People on It.

Protect your crew, your clients, and your contracts with a PBSA-accredited screening partner built for the pace and complexity of construction hiring.

Construction company contact and onboarding

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