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Inappropriate Behaviour – What is the problem? The behaviour of construction workers around sites can impact on the members of the public who live and work around the activity. The Considerate Constructors Scheme still receive complaints regarding inappropriate behaviour on and around construction projects, therefore to support Scheme registered activity in tackling this issue and protect the public we are…

Solutions to the climate and ecological crises already exist, but they are often not common knowledge or widely applied. UKGBC’s Solutions Library provides a central resource to showcase solutions to shared sustainability challenges across the built environment. It intends to increase awareness of tried and tested solutions to promote their adoption and scaling across the industry. The Solutions Library features…

The UK Green Building Council’s (UKGBC’s) Case Study Library showcases built environment projects that demonstrate best practice and key learnings in one or more of the UKGBC impact areas: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Nature, Resource Use and Health, Wellbeing & Social Value. The resource aims to foster greater understanding across the industry about the ways in which different…

Many sites have implemented an Alcohol Policy to ensure all operatives on site are not under the influence of alcohol and therefore are fit to work. Alcohol testing might be implemented where appropriate to further encourage this positive culture of safety consideration. For sites that do not have their own company policy in place, the Scheme has included an alcohol…

Throughout any construction project, it is vital to keep the public informed and updated. Community interaction reaps rewards; as it truly demonstrates a caring site. Constant communication between the site and the local community should be made a priority by all contractors. This can be achieved by distributing feedback questionnaires to understand public needs and help to minimise any frustrations which may…

The Lighthouse Club Wellbeing Academy embraces every style of learning from self paced e-learning through to online tutor led masterclasses and onsite training. The academy also offers a variety of courses that support everyone in the industry from soft skills training through to MHFA accredited qualifications. Better mental health for construction workers stems from promoting a positive cultural change within…

Parking – What is the problem? Parking around construction projects regularly impacts on members of the public, other road users and those who live and work around the construction activity. The Considerate Constructors Scheme regularly receives complaints regarding construction parking and to support Scheme registered activity in tackling this issue we are sharing some useful resources and best practices that…

It is important to protect the environment and make sure operatives are aware of their environmental responsibilities. The Considerate Constructors Scheme have put together an environmental checklist to make sure that all aspects of the environment are considered before and during work commencing on site. This template will help smaller sites to understand their local surroundings and site specific environmental impact. Please…

The Considerate Constructors Scheme has released their Code of Considerate Practice and Checklist for 2024. The Monitor Checklist changes for 2024 are as follows: The Checklist has been designed to be a single Checklist for all registration types, a “Registered Activity”, means site, supplier, company, sub-contractor, or main contractor. Download the checklist, by clicking the link below.

Spotlight on… posters have been designed for general display in and around site welfare facilities. The Scheme has developed a collection of A3 posters from the series of ‘Spotlight on…’ learning toolkits. This resource has proven valuable for display on site and raising awareness amongst the workforce and visitors. To purchase these products, click here. To download a free electronic…

Protecting wildlife is a key component of the ‘Care for the Environment’ section of the Code of Considerate Practice as local wildlife and eco-systems are often impacted by construction work. During Spring and Winter months in particular is when much of the United Kingdom and Ireland’s wildlife population are raising their young. Read on for resources and best practice examples…

Dirt and Dust – What is the problem?  Dirt and dust from construction work regularly impacts on members of the public, with dust in the summer months and mud in the winter, and at CCS they are regular causes for complaints we receive from the public. To support CCS-registered activity in tackling this issue and minimising the impact of dirt…

Guidance developed by the National Business Crime Centre and the Metropolitan Police in partnership with the Considerate Constructors Scheme has recently been created with the aim to give advice on how best to secure the construction site in order to offer the benefits of a low crime development from the moment the hoarding goes up until the development is handed…

The Considerate Constructors Scheme has produced a PPE policy template, for contractors to apply to their construction sites. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has also produced some guidance on the use of PPE, which can be found here. Please be aware that this Scheme document has been produced as a template, which can be adapted to meet the individual…

Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, refers to the way in which businesses regulate themselves in order to ensure that all of their activities positively affect society as a whole. CSR policies aim to guarantee that companies work ethically, considering human rights as well as the social, economic and environmental impacts of what they do as a business. For sites that…