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Help & FAQ

Answers to the questions we are asked most.

General

What is CivilHive?

CivilHive is a construction services marketplace that connects clients with verified service providers and skilled professionals โ€” for requirements, tenders, projects and expert services.

Is CivilHive free to use?

Creating an account and posting a requirement is free. Service providers choose a subscription plan to bid and respond to clients; some premium actions require an active subscription.

For Clients

How do I find a service provider?

Post a requirement or float a tender and receive competitive bids, or browse "Find Professionals" to search verified providers near you.

How do I know a provider is trustworthy?

Verified providers carry a verified badge after CivilHive admins review their professional documents. You can also see ratings and reviews from past clients.

For Service Providers

How do I get verified?

Open your profile and complete the professional verification wizard (identity, business and professional documents). A CivilHive admin reviews every request and approves or rejects it.

Why can't I submit a bid?

Bidding requires an active subscription, completed KYC, and professional verification. If a re-verification is pending, new bids are paused until it is approved โ€” existing projects continue uninterrupted.

Tenders & Bidding

What is the difference between a requirement and a tender?

A requirement is an open request for service. A tender is a structured, formal bidding process with detailed terms, often used for larger works.

Payments & Subscriptions

How do subscriptions and payments work?

Service providers subscribe to a plan that defines their bidding limits and service radius. Payments are processed securely; invoices are available from your account.

Verification

What is re-verification?

CivilHive may ask an already-verified provider to refresh their documents (e.g. an expired licence). Existing projects and client chats continue; only new premium actions pause until re-verification is approved.

Still stuck?

If your question is not here, raise a support ticket and the team will pick it up.

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