Considerate Constructors

CONSIDERATE CONSTRUCTORS SCHEME

Started in 1997, this important initiative operates a voluntary Code of Considerate Practice to which many of our construction sites register. The Scheme is a non-profit-making, independent organisation founded by the industry to improve its image.

The Code of Considerate Practice commits our sites registered with the Scheme to enhance their appearance, respect the community, protect the environment, secure everyone's safety and care for the workforce. The aim is for continuous improvement for the benefit of clients and communities so that they become a positive advertisement, not just for ourselves but for the industry as a whole.

Sites are normally monitored twice, usually one quarter and two thirds of the way through and we target to improve our Considerate Constructors results from these inspections over time. Many of our projects have received Performance Beyond Compliance Certificates from Considerate Constructors following their site inspection audits.

Also our projects at Hull Royal Infirmary Tower Block, Orange Box, Halifax, Church View, Doncaster and Willerby Carr Lane School, Hull all won  Bronze Awards in the annual CCS National Site Awards for 2015, 2013, 2012 and 2010.

The Code of Considerate Practice outlines the Scheme's expectations and describes those areas that are considered fundamental for registration with the Scheme. Each section of the Code contains an aspirational supporting statement and four bullet points which represent the basic expectations of registration with the Scheme.

Enhancing the Appearance - Constructors should ensure sites appear professional and well managed.
• Ensuring that the external appearance of sites enhances the image of the industry.
• Being organised, clean and tidy.
• Enhancing the appearance of facilities, stored materials, vehicles and plant.
• Raising the image of the workforce by their appearance.

Respecting the Community - Constructors should give utmost consideration to their impact on neighbours and the public.
• Informing, respecting and showing courtesy to those affected by the work.
• Minimising the impact of deliveries, parking and work on the public highway.
• Contributing to and supporting the local community and economy.
• Working to create a positive and enduring impression, and promoting the Code.

Protecting the Environment - Constructors should protect and enhance the environment.
• Identifying, managing and promoting environmental issues.
• Seeking sustainable solutions, and minimising waste, the carbon footprint and resources.
• Minimising the impact of vibration, and air, light and noise pollution.
• Protecting the ecology, the landscape, wildlife, vegetation and water courses.

Securing everyone's Safety - Constructors should attain the highest levels of safety performance.
• Having systems that care for the safety of the public, visitors and the workforce.
• Minimising security risks to neighbours.
• Having initiatives for continuous safety improvement.
• Embedding attitudes and behaviours that enhance safety performance.

Caring for the Workforce - Constructors should provide a supportive and caring working environment.
• Providing a workplace where everyone is respected, treated fairly, encouraged and supported.
• Identifying personal development needs and promoting training.
• Caring for the health and wellbeing of the workforce.
• Providing and maintaining high standards of welfare.