The value of your quality attributes within 12Build

What will you find in this article?

• Improving discoverability: How general contractors’ filters affect your position in search results.

• Quality over quantity: The importance of demonstrating reliability through certifications.

• Efficient collaboration: How your documentation helps the general contractor with the client.

• Overview and additions: Where to find the list of available labels.

Summary

By uploading quality indicators such as certificates and industry associations to your profile, you’ll be found more often by general contractors who specifically filter for quality. This increases the likelihood of relevant requests and makes administrative collaboration with the general contractor more efficient.

Requirements and target audience

This article is intended for subcontractors who want to optimize their company profile in 12Build to increase their market opportunities. You need access to your own company profile to make changes.

Increase discoverability

General contractors use the 12Build search engine to find the most suitable partners for their projects.

1. General contractors apply filters for certifications, quality marks, and trade associations even before they submit a request.

2. Subcontractors who have accurately filled out these details appear higher in the search results.

3. The result is a greater chance of receiving high-quality requests that perfectly match your specialties and certifications.

Quality and reliability

Filling out quality attributes shifts the focus from quantity to quality within the supply chain.

• Demonstrable reliability: You can easily and verifiably show that you have the right credentials.

• Documentation: It is easier for a general contractor to prove to their end client (the client) that they work with qualified subcontractors.

• Efficiency: Since the documents are already in 12Build, you do not need to send them separately each time, which accelerates collaboration.

Overviews and additions

12Build maintains a comprehensive list of recognized credentials.

• View the complete overviews for all available certificates, trade associations, and quality labels.

• If your specific certificate or association is not listed, please submit an addition to databasebeheer@12build.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question: Why do I need to upload certificates if I already have them on my website? Answer: General contractors use filters within the 12Build database. If the credentials aren’t listed in your 12Build profile, the filters won’t recognize your company, and you may miss out on requests.

Question: Are my quality attributes visible to everyone? Answer: Your quality attributes are visible to general contractors using the search function, so they can verify whether you meet the project requirements.

Troubleshooting

• Symptom: I am not found based on my certification, even though I have it.

  • Cause: The quality attribute may have been selected, but the corresponding document has not been uploaded or the validity date has expired.

  • Solution: Check your company profile to see if the certificate is still valid and if the correct file is linked.

• Symptom: My trade association is not in the dropdown list.

  • Cause: The 12Build database is constantly updated, but a specific label may be missing.

  • Solution: Send an email to databasebeheer@12build.com to have the label added.