UK Gunite

The Challenge

Operating through three specialist divisions—heritage, specialist works, and restoration—the company manages complex construction projects that require strict workforce training and certification standards.

However, managing employee training and compliance had become increasingly difficult.

The company relied on a large Excel spreadsheet to track certifications, refresher training, and workforce compliance. As the organisation grew, maintaining the system required significant administrative effort.

Tracking expiry dates was complex, matching training records with the workforce training matrix was time-consuming, and overall visibility of workforce compliance was limited.

Other challenges included managing paper-based toolbox talk records and tracking CITB grant claims and payments linked to training activity.

UK Gunite needed a centralised, automated system that could simplify compliance management and reduce the administrative burden placed on their health and safety team.

The Solution

After being referred by an existing customer, UK Gunite explored Workprove as a potential solution for managing training and compliance across their workforce.

Following a demonstration of the platform, the company recognised that Workprove could replace their spreadsheet-based processes with a centralised digital training management system.

Employee records, training logs, and certifications were uploaded into the platform, enabling managers to track workforce compliance in real time.

Key features such as automated training matrices and certification expiry alerts immediately addressed many of the challenges the team previously faced.

With training records centralised and automated reminders in place, the business gained far greater visibility and control over workforce compliance.

The Outcome

Since implementing Workprove, UK Gunite has significantly improved how it manages workforce training and compliance:

Certification expiry reminders ensure qualifications are renewed on time, helping maintain compliance across projects.

Centralised record storage allows managers to quickly verify certificates and identify any inconsistencies or fraudulent documentation.

Administrative workload has been reduced by replacing manual spreadsheets with a single, integrated system.

Training documentation and records are now easily accessible for audits and project compliance requirements.

Paper-based processes have been reduced, supporting a more efficient and environmentally conscious workflow.

For a company delivering complex refurbishment and structural repair projects, Workprove has created a simpler, more efficient approach to managing workforce training and compliance.