Veriforce® Expands Leadership in Contractor Risk Management with Acquisition of Highwire

Quick Highlights:

• Veriforce® has acquired Highwire, strengthening its position as a leader in contractor risk management and compliance.
• The acquisition combines Veriforce’s extensive network and compliance technology with Highwire’s advanced risk assessment and data-driven analytics.
• The integration enhances visibility and performance management across the entire supply chain, benefiting both hiring clients and contractors.
• The combined organization will help make contractor qualification, safety performance monitoring, and risk reduction more efficient.

Veriforce® Acquires Highwire

Veriforce®, a recognized leader in contractor risk management, has officially announced its acquisition of Highwire, a company known for its innovative approach to evaluating and mitigating risk. This strategic move solidifies Veriforce®’s position as one of the most trusted platforms for contractor management and compliance, combining the strengths of both organizations to benefit both hiring clients and the contractors they work with.

With this acquisition, Veriforce® continues its mission to help organizations build stronger, safer, and more resilient supply chains. The merger brings together two companies that share a common goal: to reduce risk and promote safety excellence across high-hazard industries.

Who Is Veriforce®?

Veriforce® delivers solutions for contractor management, compliance, and risk mitigation. The company provides technology-driven platforms and services that help organizations manage and evaluate contractors for safety, quality, and regulatory performance.

With a network connecting hundreds of hiring clients and thousands of contractors, Veriforce® helps companies build trusted partnerships and reduce operational risks through transparency and data. The company’s focus on safety culture, compliance, and performance integrity has made them a cornerstone in industries such as energy, utilities, construction, and manufacturing.

Who Is Highwire?

Highwire specializes in risk assessment and performance analytics with a focus on contractor success. Highwire was originally developed at Harvard to help the university improve safety and reduce insurance costs. In 2008, the university turned the technology into an independent company.

By merging with Veriforce®, Highwire’s data science capabilities and innovative risk scoring tools will now be part of a broader ecosystem focused on elevating safety, compliance, and contractor accountability across industries.

Why This Acquisition Matters

This acquisition will enhance how contractor risk is managed by companies that partner with Veriforce®. By integrating Highwire’s analytical insights with Veriforce®’s expansive compliance network, the combined platform will lead to better risk management, improved contractor compliance, and a unified ecosystem that helps hiring clients and contractors succeed.

How We Simplify Your Veriforce® Compliance

For contractors, working with hiring clients that partner with Veriforce® means meeting new compliance obligations before they can be approved to work. To work with them, contractors will need to meet several requirements and submit necessary documentation. This typically includes, but is not limited to:

Company Profile – Detailed information about your business. 

EHS Questionnaire – Comprehensive details on your environmental, health, and safety practices. 

EHS Written Programs – Documented safety protocols. 

Experience Modification Rate (EMR) – Key safety metrics used to evaluate risk.

Other Required Documentation – This may include OSHA forms, training rosters, and insurance certifications.

Contractors who fail to meet these requirements risk losing eligibility to work with hiring clients that partner with Veriforce®, which could significantly limit business opportunities. On the other hand, achieving Veriforce® compliance not only keeps contractors eligible but also enhances their credibility with other major hiring clients using the platform.