You’ve Got Your iCIRT Rating — Now What?

Turning a Rating Into a Competitive Advantage

Earning an iCIRT rating is a major achievement. It signals trust, transparency, and capability — but too many businesses stop there.

In reality, your iCIRT rating can be far more than a compliance credential. Used strategically, it becomes a business development, reputation, and risk management tool that sets your company apart.

Here’s how to make your rating work for you.

1. Use It as a Trust Signal in the Market

Your iCIRT rating is verified by Equifax — which gives it credibility few others can match.
Showcase it prominently in:

• Tender documents and EOIs
• Investor and lender packs
• Company capability statements
• Website footers and staff email signatures

Each time you present your business, you reinforce the message: “We’ve been independently verified for capability and trust.”

2. Align With Other iCIRT-Rated Partners

Developers, builders, consultants and financiers are increasingly preferring to work with other iCIRT-rated organisations.

By aligning with rated partners, you:

• Build lower-risk, higher-confidence project teams
• Strengthen your position in supply chains
• Demonstrate shared values of transparency and accountability

It’s not just about one rating — it’s about being part of a trusted ecosystem.

3. Leverage It in Stakeholder Relationships

Your iCIRT rating can open doors with:

• Lenders who see it as a risk-reduction factor
• Insurers who recognise your verified governance and compliance
• Government bodies who prioritise verified operators for procurement and approvals

When you communicate with these groups, link your iCIRT rating directly to your risk and performance credentials.

4. Use It to Drive Internal Improvement

The iCIRT framework is also a diagnostic tool.
Use your assessment outcomes to identify where your business can improve — whether that’s in governance, financial resilience, or project delivery.

Annual internal reviews against the six C’s (Character, Capability, Conduct, Capital, Capacity, Counterparties) can help maintain your edge and prepare you for re-assessment or a higher star rating.

5. Keep It Current

An iCIRT rating is not static — it represents your organisation at a point in time.

Maintain documentation, update your disclosures, and keep your performance data organised.
Regularly reviewing your position with iCIRT Advisory ensures you’re ready for renewal and can pursue a higher rating when the time comes.

6. Tell the Story Behind the Rating

The most effective companies don’t just list their rating — they tell the story of what it means.

Talk about how it reflects your company’s values, governance, and commitment to accountability.
Make it part of your business identity:

“We’re proud to be rated by iCIRT — Australia’s trusted measure of capability and confidence in construction.”

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Building Long-Term Value Through iCIRT

The real benefit of iCIRT isn’t the certificate — it’s the confidence it builds with clients, partners, and regulators.

When used strategically, your rating becomes a mark of leadership that drives growth, attracts talent, and enhances your reputation for the long term.