ContractorCREDS adds NAICS code search for verified contractors

ContractorCREDS launched a NAICS Code Search tool that lets buyers find credential-verified contractors by industry code and location across a directory of more than 155,000 listings. The update is designed to speed sourcing for procurement teams, contractors, insurers, property managers and government buyers.

Why it matters: - Procurement teams, general contractors, insurance carriers, property managers and government buyers can now search for contractors the way many buying processes are already organized: by NAICS code. - The tool can reduce sourcing work that previously took days of phone calls, spreadsheets and referrals. - Every contractor in the ContractorCREDS directory is now tied to a NAICS code, making classification and verification searchable in one place.

What happened: - ContractorCREDS launched NAICS Code Search, a new tool available now at NAICS Code Search Tool. - Users can enter a six-digit NAICS code or type a trade name and choose the matching code. - Users can add a city or state to narrow results. - The search returns credential-verified contractors with company name, location, trade and credential score. - Users can click through to full profiles for a verified credential breakdown.

The details: - The ContractorCREDS directory includes more than 155,000 contractors across 36 states and 255+ trades. - ContractorCREDS mapped its entire directory so each contractor trade aligns with its corresponding NAICS code. - The platform says there is no demo request, no sales call and no paywall to run a search. - Each profile shows six credentials: state trade license, general liability insurance, surety bond, workers' compensation insurance, OSHA safety certification and BBB accreditation. - ContractorCREDS says the combination of industry classification and verified credentials is designed for B2B sourcing. - The company positions the directory as free to search under its "Trust, But Verify" mission. - Contractor profiles are owned by contractors, according to the company.

Between the lines: - The launch pushes against enterprise prequalification tools that can cost tens of thousands of dollars a year. - The public search format may make contractor vetting easier for smaller buyers that do not have access to expensive sourcing software. - NAICS codes appear in bid solicitations, insurance underwriting files, vendor onboarding forms and prequalification packets, so the search tool matches how many buyers already classify vendors.

What's next: - ContractorCREDS is likely to use the new classification layer to make its directory more useful for industry-specific and location-specific sourcing. - Buyers can continue using the public search tool without a sales process, which may broaden adoption. - More information is available in the company's full blog post.

The bottom line: - ContractorCREDS is turning a large contractor directory into a public, code-based sourcing tool built for faster verification and faster vendor selection.