How to get an SRO certificate in the field of construction

The certificate of a self-regulatory organization in the field of construction today is a mandatory document for any construction organization engaged in construction, reconstruction or major repairs. Being an entrance ticket to the construction market, the certificate of admission to the SRO at the same time indicates that the company belongs to a professional association in which there are standards, requirements for the performance of work, as well as control events.

You will need

• - List of SRO with contacts of devices and addresses of official sites;

• - A package of documents, which most often includes: a copy of the organization’s charter, a copy of the order on the appointment of a leader, a decision of the constituent assembly to make a decision on entry, staffing, etc. (the composition of a package of documents for entry may vary slightly from each SRO).

Instruction manual

1

Identify the market segment that the company will qualify for upon receipt of an SRO certificate of approval. Depending on the types of work for which the application will be issued, the requirements for the company may differ in the number of specialists with higher technical education in the state, the volume of material and technical base, etc. The final volume of the types of work also affects the regular membership fees that the company must will pay in SRO, therefore it is better to refuse superfluous directions of activity.

2

Choose several SROs that are best suited for specialization, geographic location and other factors. Information about them can be found on the website of the National Association of Builders. It should be remembered that joining an SRO promises not only the receipt of an admission certificate, but also the opportunity to join the professional association of construction organizations. Therefore, along with economic advantages, one should take into account the reputation, work experience and good faith of the construction SRO.

3

Find out the amount of all SRO contributions that will be required for entry: one-time (some SROs have refused them), a contribution to a compensation fund (determined in accordance with the Town Planning Code of the Russian Federation) and a regular membership fee. All this information should be published on the official websites of the SRO.

4

Learn the internal standards and membership rules of each SRO. This information should also be published on the official websites of organizations. In this matter, companies often give preference to specialized self-regulatory organizations that unite members in areas of activity: the oil and gas sector, road construction, etc. Such SROs, in addition to complying with all applicable rules and regulations, require their members to standardize on internal standards that apply to all members.

5

Prepare a package of documents for entry. Most often, potential members of the SRO are required to provide copies of the charter and the order for the appointment of the head. The decision on joining a specific SRO is made by the meeting of the founders, a copy of the protocol on which also needs to be enclosed in the package of documents for entry. Membership application templates are available on the SRO website or are available upon request from the device. After consideration of the submitted documents by the control and collegial bodies of the SRO, a decision is made upon application for entry and, in the case of a positive answer, an admission certificate is issued.

note

You need to study information on SROs not only on the official website, but also on bulletin boards and specialized forums on the Internet that contain the most objective information.

Useful advice

It is important to remember that the SRO certificate of approval is valid throughout Russia and is issued indefinitely.