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Considerate Constructors Scheme Student Presentation Academic Year 2017/2018 Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 1

Mission statement The aim of the Scheme is to improve the image of construction Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 2

What to expect… We want to educate  What is the Considerate Constructors Scheme and why is it important to your employer and you? We want to encourage  What can a construction site do to score well under the Scheme? We want to enlighten  Questions and looking to the future Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 3

The image of our industry Is the image of the construction industry: Positive or Negative? Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 4

The Latham Report Overview  Formed in 1994 by the Construction Industry Council, titled ‘Constructing the Team’  Industry described as ‘ fragmented’ , ‘ineffective’ , ‘incapable of delivering for its customers’ , and ‘lacking respect for its employees’  The requirement to address safety, client satisfaction, productivity and profitability established  Considerate Constructors Scheme set up in 1997 by the construction industry to improve its image Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 5

What is the Scheme? Why? The construction industry has a huge impact on all our lives. The Scheme strives to identify and promote best practice and improve the image of the industry. What? Sites, companies and suppliers register with the Scheme and commit to adhere to a Code of Considerate Practice - Care about Appearance, Respect the Community, Protect the Environment, Secure everyone’s Safety and Value their Workforce – which is verified through site monitoring. Scheme materials are displayed to demonstrate commitment to considerate construction and to provide the public with an effective complaints/comments system Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 6

What is the Scheme? Where? All construction sites, companies and suppliers operating within the UK and Republic of Ireland can register. Who? The Scheme is open to construction sites, companies and suppliers of all types and size and for every type of construction activity, with many companies and clients automatically registering all their work as company policy. When? Sites should be registered prior to any construction activity, including any demolition work. Companies and suppliers can register at any time. Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 7

What is the Scheme? Monitors engage in 30,000 hours of Over 1000 site visits conversation a year carried out per month More than More than 110 105,000 sites Monitors across registered the UK Over 2000 companies & Over 60% of the industry is suppliers registered with the registered Scheme Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 8

How does it work? Supplier Company Site Registration Registration Registration Improving the image of construction - 2018 | 9

Ultra Site An Ultra Site commits to register its site, companies and entire supply chain with the Scheme. Benefits:  greater collaboration with the whole supply chain;  sharing best practice ;  regular and consistent communication ;  better training, support and facilities for the workforce. Each registered company and supplier will be monitored individually so they can improve upon their own specific areas, which in turn, will collectively improve the whole site. Additional monitoring and assistance is available to Ultra Sites. Improving the image of construction - January 2013 | 10

Partnership Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 11

Client Partnership Our Client Partner organisations include: Improving the image of construction January 2013 | 12

Scheme Supporters Our Client Partner organisations include: Improving the image of construction January 2013 | 13

The Code of Considerate Practice Care about Appearance Constructors should ensure sites appear professional and well managed Respect the Community Constructors should give utmost consideration to their impact on neighbours and the public Protect the Environment Constructors should protect and enhance the environment Secure everyone’s Safety Constructors should attain the highest levels of safety performance Value their Workforce Constructors should provide a supportive and caring working environment Improving the image of construction January 2013 | 14

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Care about 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. Improving the image of construction January 2013 | 16

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Respect 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. Improving the image of construction January 2013 | 18

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Protect 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. Improving the image of construction January 2013 | 20

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Secure 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. Improving the image of construction January 2013 | 22

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Value their 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. Improving the image of construction January 2013 | 24

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Site Monitoring Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 26

Site Monitoring The Monitors’ role Monitors are experienced industry professionals who are fully trained in the expectations of the Scheme. Recognise and Check the site Give advice and reward the site for complies with the ideas that may good practice Code of Considerate help the site measures Practice improve its score Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 27

The scoring process Scoring explained Non compliance 1 Gross failure Compliance with the Scheme’s Code of Considerate Practice indicates that a site, 2 Failure company or supplier is achieving a standard 3 Major non compliance beyond statutory requirements. 4 Minor non compliance In each of the five sections of the Code it is 5 Compliance possible to score 1-10, 5 indicates Compliance and beyond 6 Good compliance . 7 Very Good Sites, companies and suppliers are not only 8 Excellent assessed for compliance, but also any measures being taken which are above and 9 Exceptional beyond these requirements. 10 Innovative Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 28

Site Certification Sites receive a Certificate of Compliance if they score 5 or above in each of the five sections of the Checklist. Sites which score 7 or above in each of the five sections of the Checklist will receive a Certificate of Performance Beyond Compliance, which is intended to provide an additional level of reward to sites whose performance is in excess of compliance. Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 29

National Awards  Held annually at various locations across the UK  Given only to the highest performers  Recognise those who have demonstrated exceptional levels of consideration  Split into three categories; Gold, Silver and Bronze - with one Gold Award winner in each fee band also being named as the UK’s Most Considerate Site, Company or Supplier Improving the image of construction - 2017 | 30