2014 Annual Review Improving the image of construction
Foreword In 2014, the Scheme was fortunate to have celebrated many new milestones and achieve record registrations a true demonstration from the industry of its commitment to the Scheme and to improving the image of construction. Over the 12 months, 8894 sites registered with the Scheme which is the highest number ever recorded since it began in 1997. Similarly, 673 Company Registrations were received which made last year the best year ever, and a 13.5% increase on what was achieved in 2013. One of the most significant achievements of 2014 was the launch of Supplier Registration. Historically, the Scheme has focussed on construction sites and companies but recognises the valuable and vital contribution made by those companies supplying goods and materials to the industry. Supplier Registration was developed so that those supplying the industry are now also able to benefit from registration and play their part in improving the image of construction. 2014 also saw the Scheme celebrate its 80,000th registered site and the 1000th registered company fantastic milestones to achieve in the same year. The National Site and Company Awards continued the trend of improving year on year, with more awards than ever before being presented to the most considerate registered sites and companies of 2014. Another key achievement took place in December when the Scheme helped the Lighthouse Club launch the Construction Industry Helpline at our first annual Drinks Reception. Providing support and advice on a range of issues, this is a fantastic service available to those who work in the industry as well as their families. It relies on funding by the Lighthouse Club and donations so we hope the entire industry will get behind and support this worthy cause. On behalf of the Scheme, thank you to everyone who has supported us and helped make 2014 such a success. I am sure that 2015 will build on what has already been accomplished and we will achieve ever higher standards of considerate construction. Mike Petter Chairman, Considerate Constructors Scheme Considerate Constructors Scheme 2014 Annual Review 1
January Appointment of new Scheme director On the 1st January, Monitor Paul Robson joined the Board as a director and has the responsibility for overseeing the Scheme s relationship with the house building industry. Association of Interior Specialists Bolt & Heeks Constructionline Galliford Try Home Builders Federation Local Authority Building Control Pochin Group Rydon Monitor Development Workshop These are held each month where a number of Monitors hear about the latest Scheme developments and undertake various training exercises. Milestone Awards The Scheme's Milestone Awards recognise the number of sites that contractors and clients have registered since the Scheme began in 1997. The awards allow the Scheme to acknowledge the long-standing commitment contractors and clients have made towards improving the image of the industry. Contractor and client Milestone Awards are celebrated at 100 and 500 registrations, and then at every 1000 registrations thereafter. Contractors Keepmoat 3000 Kier 2000 Wates 1000 Client Sainsbury s Supermarkets Ltd 500 The new Milestone Awards showcase the dedication of those contractors and clients that continually support the Scheme in its mission to improve the image of construction. Though registration with the Scheme is voluntary, it is heartening to see that so many companies proactively choose to register their sites in an effort to make the industry more considerate. I would like to congratulate every contractor and client that has received a Milestone Award. Scheme Chairman Mike Petter on the introduction of Milestone Awards The first of this year s workshops was held at the Scheme s office in Ware and chaired by Chairman Mike Petter.
February Scheme receives Royal Charter Award for Excellence The Scheme has been awarded the prestigious Royal Charter Award for Excellence in Construction by the Worshipful Company of Constructors. New banners launched The Scheme was delighted to announce the launch of its new range of banners now aligned to the Code of Considerate Practice. Client Partners Meeting The Scheme s Client Partners met to hear about the latest developments and discuss how clients can play a role in improving the image of construction. Barnet Council Civic Voice Elmbridge Council Grosvenor Nine Elms Rydon Willmott Dixon Board Meeting The Scheme s first Board Meeting of the year where Scheme matters and future developments were discussed. This is a fantastic accolade which we're very proud of. The industry has demonstrated unwavering support for the Scheme, even through the recent recession. Edward Hardy, Chief Executive of the Scheme, commenting on being awarded the Royal Charter Award Monitor Development Workshop Held at the Scheme s office in Ware and chaired by Chairman Mike Petter. Review Group Meeting The Scheme s Review Group met to discuss new contractor visits and the development of Supplier Registration. Strategy Board Meeting Scheme directors and owners met to review performance and discuss future developments. Seminars London Manchester Workshops London (x2) Manchester Considerate Constructors Scheme 2014 Annual Review 3
March Spotlight on... apprenticeships The Scheme s new 'Spotlight on...' initiative focused on the importance of apprenticeships, and the benefits to employers, the individuals and the wider community. Start of the 2014 National Site Awards The Scheme celebrated the 2014 National Site Awards where the UK s most considerate registered sites were recognised and rewarded for their hard work and effort in improving the image of construction. The awards took place over 12 ceremonies and were attended by thousands of industry professionals. Nine Elms launches innovative construction charter Endorsed by the Scheme, key development partners involved in the Nine Elms on the South Bank regeneration programme signed a Construction Charter in March 2014, marking their commitment to work collaboratively to deliver best practice construction management across the UK's biggest regeneration project. Monitor Development Workshop Held in Manchester and chaired by Chairman Mike Petter Seminars Cardiff Glasgow Workshops Cardiff Glasgow Ivor Goodsite Hoarding Competition launched The second Ivor Goodsite Hoarding Competition was launched whereby construction sites engaged with their communities, inviting local schools and children's groups to participate in decorating their hoardings. Associate Working Group Meeting Selected Associate Members met to discuss the structure of the Associate Members Meetings and other Scheme matters. Company Partners Meeting The Scheme s Company Partners met to discuss Company Registration, including improving the provisions for registered companies and how to continue supporting their needs as they grow and develop. Balfour Beatty Canary Wharf Contractors Kier Overbury Peter Hansford, Government Chief Construction Adviser Social Enterprise UK Monitors One new Monitor joined the Scheme. Many congratulations to all those who received an award. The National Site Awards get bigger and better every year which is proof that the industry strives to improve upon its previous successes. All awardwinning sites have proven their commitment to considerate construction and continue to set ever higher standards. Scheme Immediate Past Chairman David Watson congratulating all 2014 National Site Award winners
April 2014 National Site Awards finish The final ceremony took place on the 3rd May, after three weeks of ceremonies in Edinburgh, Manchester and London. The Scheme presented a total of 739 awards: 1 Most Considerate Site 27 Most Considerate Site Runners-up 63 Gold Awards 264 Silver Awards 384 Bronze Awards MOST CONSIDERATE SITE RUNNER-UP MOST CONSIDERATE SITE 2014 Most Considerate Site One St Peter's Square, by Carillion Construction Ltd, received the prestigious title of Most Considerate Site at the Scheme's 2014 National Site Awards. : Civic Voice Chartered Quality Institute Health at Work Network Partnership Forum Institute for Collaborative Working National Access and Scaffolding Confederation Monitor Development Workshop Held at the Scheme s office in Ware and chaired by Chairman Mike Petter. Seminar Newcastle Workshops London Newcastle Carillion are delighted to have received the Most Considerate Site Award in 2014 for our One St Peter's Square project in the city centre of Manchester. The project team worked with the utmost consideration at all times and it is great to see their hard work and dedication to considerate construction recognised. The Scheme been instrumental in greatly improving the image of our industry, and as an Associate Member, we at Carillion understand how important that is, and the difference we are making to those around us. The Scheme's awards provide fantastic recognition to those sites that have gone above and beyond statutory requirements and I would like to congratulate the project team at One St Peter's Square. Richard Barker, Carillion's IMS Manager Considerate Constructors Scheme 2014 Annual Review 5
May June Associate Members Meeting This was the first of two Associate Members Meetings in 2014, where Associate Members were updated on the latest Scheme news and took part in a number of group discussions regarding the Scheme s development. New Associate Members The Scheme was delighted to officially welcome the following new Associate Members, bringing the total to 58, who were presented with a plaque by the Scheme s Immediate Past Chairman David Watson. Building Centre Building Lives Civic Voice Home Builders Federation Highways Agency National Federation of Builders The Prince s Trust and the Built Environment Monitor Development Workshop Held at the Scheme s office in Ware and chaired by Chairman Mike Petter. Leadership Group UK Onshore Oil and Gas Milestone Awards Contractors Strategy Board Meeting Scheme directors and owners met to review performance and discuss future developments. Review Group Meeting The Scheme s Review Group met to discuss Monitor training as well as report guidance and the reviewing process. Monitor Development Workshop Held at the Scheme s office in Ware and chaired by Chairman Mike Petter. Knight Build Limited Midas Group Balfour Beatty 3000 The Berkeley Group Holdings plc 500 Bowmer & Kirkland Group 500 Seddon Group Ltd 500 Bugler Holding Ltd 100 Drew Smith Ltd 100 Parkeray Ltd 100 Tolent Construction Ltd 100 Clients Crossrail Ltd 100 Gentoo Group 100 Hertfordshire County Council - 100 ISOS Group - 100 Lincolnshire County Council 100 Shaftesbury plc 100 Your Housing Group - 100 Seminars Belfast Nottingham Workshops Belfast London Nottingham Hertfordshire County Council Mind Your Head Mulalley Monitors Three new Monitors joined the Scheme. Quadrant Construction Services Limited Monitors Three new Monitors joined the Scheme.
July 1000 registered companies The Scheme was delighted to recognise Changes to the Scheme s Board The Scheme's Board experienced a Monitors Annual Conference The 2014 Monitors Annual Conference Monitors 1000 Club The Monitors' 1000 Club recognises its 1000th registered company, number of changes to its structure. took place at Stationers Hall in the Monitors who have carried out over Dem-Master Demolition, in the 5th year of Company Registration. Mike Petter became Chairman David Watson, Chairman for the past two years, moved into the role of Immediate Past Chairman John Sayers stepped down as Director and became Scheme Ambassador City of London, giving the Scheme s Monitors and administration staff the opportunity to meet and hear about the latest Scheme news and developments. 1000 visits for the Scheme. At the Monitors' Annual Conference, a Monitors' 1000 Club tie was awarded to Peter Davies for conducting over 1000 visits and a 3000 Monitors' Club tie was presented to Malcolm Viccars for achieving an incredible 3000 visits. Angus Kennedy and Albert Ree became Directors Scheme Ambassadors At the Monitors Annual Conference, the Scheme introduced Scheme Ambassadors, a new role given to some of the most experienced Monitors which recognises outstanding service. Their role is to represent the Scheme at various industry events. The Scheme is proud to announce that the first four Scheme Ambassadors are Peter Kingdon, Trevor Fish, Robert Biggs and John Sayers. Mike Petter David Watson John Sayers Angus Kennedy Albert Ree Considerate Constructors Scheme 2014 Annual Review 7
July Ivor Goodsite Hoarding Competition winners announced Over 2500 children took part in the competition which saw 45 construction sites across the UK engage with communities to decorate their hoardings based on a chosen theme. After careful deliberation, five sites were selected as winners while the others were considered runners-up. The five winning sites were: 1. Interserve Construction Ltd 2. Keepmoat Regeneration 3. Keepmoat Regeneration and Cestria Community Housing Association Ltd 4. Midas Construction Ltd 5. Wates Living Space 1 5 2 3 4 This award is testament to the hard work and creativity of the children at Liswerry Primary School it is fantastic to see their imaginations come to life and take pride of place on the hoardings for the whole community to enjoy. The competition has not only helped us to liven up the site and bring smiles to local faces, but it has provided us with a great opportunity to meet the children and promote the construction industry to young people. It is important to us to engage with local residents of all ages on any project that we work on to ensure that they feel a part of it. Richard Leyshon, Regional Business Manager for Wates Living Space Client Partners Meeting Client Partners met for the second time in 2014 to hear about the latest developments and discuss how clients can play a role in improving the image of construction. Review Group Meeting The Scheme s Review Group met to discuss Monitor training as well as report guidance and recruitment. Greater London Authority Hertfordshire County Council Lighthouse Club London Underground Reputation Institute Monitor Development Workshop Held at the Scheme s office in Ware and chaired by Immediate Past Chairman David Watson. Seminars London Suffolk Workshops London (x2) Suffolk (x2) Monitors Two new Monitors joined the Scheme.
August September Launch of Supplier Registration The Scheme welcomed Wernick Hire as its first registered supplier in its new Supplier Registration membership. Introduced to recognise the critical contribution suppliers make to the construction industry, Supplier Registration is for companies that supply goods and materials. Monitor Development Workshop Held at the Scheme s office in Ware and chaired by Chairman Mike Petter. Improving The Image Of Construction event (ITIOC) The Scheme s Improving The Image Of Construction event ran for its second year and was attended by over 250 industry professionals keen to learn more about considerate construction. Attendees were invited to attend a number of workshops on various topics and browse exhibition style stands for more information on the Scheme and other supportive organisations. 80,000 registered sites The Scheme celebrated its 80,000th registered site, belonging to Morgan Sindall s Brampton Village Primary School project in Huntingdon. Scheme partners with The Prince s Trust The Scheme became a partner of youth charity The Prince s Trust to support their Get Into programme which helps to tackle youth unemployment. Strategy Board Meeting Scheme directors and owners met to review performance and discuss future developments. Association of Interior Specialists HSS Hire Lighthouse Club Reputation Institute Monitors One new Monitor joined the Scheme. Morgan Sindall has been a steadfast supporter of the Scheme and the values it seeks to encourage in the industry since the Scheme s inception and we look forward to continuing to play our part in promoting best practice in the industry. John Homer, Morgan Sindall Managing Director for Construction East Considerate Constructors Scheme 2014 Annual Review 9
September October Milestone Awards Contractors Bouygues UK Ltd 1000 The Miller Group 500 Ardmore Group 100 CCG (Scotland) Ltd 100 Gelder Group 100 Gentoo Group 100 Hobson & Porter Ltd 100 Spotlight on language The Scheme published a new Spotlight on which focused on inappropriate, offensive and foul language used in the construction industry and how it could cause offence to both those working on site and anyone passing-by. Monitor Development Workshop Held at the Scheme s office in Ware and chaired by Chairman Mike Petter. Milestone Awards Clients Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council 100 Scottish Water 100 Scottish Water Solutions 100 Monitors Six new Monitors joined the Scheme. Clients Barratt Homes plc 100 The Highland Council 100 London Borough of Croydon 100 Northamptonshire County Council 100 Greater London Authority National Housing Federation and Chartered Institute of Housing Select Plant Hire UK Onshore Oil and Gas Monitor Development Workshop Held in Manchester and chaired by Immediate Past Chairman David Watson. Seminar Edinburgh Workshop Edinburgh Associate Members Meeting This was the last Associate Members Meeting of 2014, where Associate Members were updated on the latest Scheme news and took part in a number of group discussions regarding the Scheme s development. Home Builders Federation HSS Hire Skanska Seminars Bristol York Workshops Bristol London York It is essential that everyone working in construction understands the effect that using inappropriate language can have on the reputation of the industry. We can all work together to improve this aspect of the industry which affects the public and employees alike. Edward Hardy, Scheme Chief Executive, on the publication of Spotlight on language Monitors Six new Monitors joined the Scheme.
November 2014 National Company Awards The Scheme s registered companies received recognition for their efforts in improving the image of construction at the 2014 National Company Awards. The Scheme presented a total of 85 awards: 2 Most Considerate Companies 3 Most Considerate Company Runners-up 16 Gold Awards 27 Silver Awards 37 Bronze Awards MOST CONSIDERATE COMPANY RUNNER-UP MOST CONSIDERATE COMPANY The massive round of applause we received from the other award winners was amazing and something we will never forget. The awards are very special and it took quite a few hours for the achievement of Most Considerate Company to sink in. Joe O Neill, Director of Elev8 Interiors Ltd Most Considerate Companies 2014 For the first time in the Scheme s history, the prestigious title of Most Considerate Company was shared between two companies - leading commercial refurbishment and re-fitting company Elev8 Interiors Ltd and local authority housing maintenance contractor Kier Services - Sheffield. Elev8 Interiors Ltd Kier Services - Sheffield Monitor Development Workshop Held at the Scheme s office in Ware and chaired by Chairman Mike Petter. Strategy Board Meeting Scheme directors and owners met to review performance and discuss future developments. Berkeley Homes Construction Products Association Home Builders Federation Institute for Occupational Health Board Meeting The Scheme s Board met to review the Scheme s performance and talk about future initiatives. Seminar London Workshop London Monitors Two new Monitors joined the Scheme. Considerate Constructors Scheme 2014 Annual Review 11
December Annual Drinks Reception The Scheme hosted its first annual Drinks Reception which brought together industry professionals at the forefront of construction. The event proved to be a huge hit among those who attended, and provided them with an ideal networking opportunity while hearing about two new exciting developments as well as the Government's Chief Construction Adviser, Peter Hansford, explaining the importance of the Construction 2025 strategy. Launch of the Construction Industry Helpline The Considerate Constructors Scheme has proudly partnered with the Construction Industry Helpline a confidential hotline dedicated to supporting and assisting the industry's workforce. The Construction Industry Helpline provides support and advice on a range of topics from occupational health and wellbeing to financial aid in times of hardship caused by accident, illness or bereavement. How you can support the Construction Industry Helpline Organisations can play their part in raising awareness of the helpline, as well as much-needed funds, by purchasing branded wristbands and posters through the Scheme for their workforce. All profits from the sale of wristbands and posters will be donated to the helpline to fund its ongoing support to the industry s workforce. Monitor Development Workshop Held at the Scheme s office in Ware and chaired by Immediate Past Chairman David Watson. National Federation of Builders Lighthouse Club Ridgeons Monitors Five new Monitors joined the Scheme. Milestone Awards Client Highways Agency 1000 I m delighted to accept this award on behalf of the Agency and our partners in the supply chain. We work hard to minimise disruption for drivers and limit disruption to our neighbours who live near our road network whenever we carry out maintenance or improvement work. Graham Dalton, Chief Executive of the Highways Agency
2014 in numbers Registrations 8894 registered sites, a record year for the Scheme. Map shows number of sites per region. Northern Ireland 152 Scotland 479 Wales 356 673 registered companies 13 registered supplier depots 48bn total value of all sites registered in 2014 North 1659 Midlands 1133 East 822 South 4293 Monitoring 142 Monitors 16,844 visits 1280 visits per month (avg.) 1486 visits in September, the highest number recorded in any month Presentations 17 Seminars, 168 delegates 36 Workshops, 306 delegates 29 university presentations, 1457 students National Awards 739 National Site Awards 384 Bronze 264 Silver 63 Gold 27 Most Considerate Site Runners-up 1 Most Considerate Site 12 ceremonies across the UK Over 3000 guests attended 85 National Company Awards 37 Bronze 27 Silver 16 Gold 3 Most Considerate Company Runners-up 2 Most Considerate Companies 1 ceremony Over 300 guests attended Ivor Goodsite Hoarding Competition 45 entries 5 winners 40 Runners-up Over 2500 children took part 2014 has been yet another incredible year for the Scheme with continued growth of both Site and Company Registrations and the introduction of our ability to register and monitor industry suppliers. We have also developed the concept of Ultra Sites which will see the Scheme working more collaboratively with sites and their supply chain to further improve standards throughout our industry. I would like to personally thank all those who continue to support and work with the Scheme and for the commitment to an ever improving image for our industry. Edward Hardy, Scheme Chief Executive Considerate Constructors Scheme 2014 Annual Review 13
Scheme advocates 34 Client Partners Client Partners are companies or organisations who make a commitment to improve the image of the construction industry and agree to recommend Scheme registration to all sites they control. 58 Associate Members Associate Members are companies who have proved their commitment to improving the image of the industry through a high number of registrations that have consistently performed to a high level. 18 Scheme Supporters Scheme Supporters has been set up to formalise the relationships the Scheme has with other construction industry bodies. This will enable the Scheme to work closely with these organisations to promote best practice across the construction industry. 5 Company Partners Company Partners are companies who have proven their commitment to improving the image of construction through being a registered company for a minimum of two years and having consistently performed to a high level.
annual review 2014 - for print v2_layout 1 30/03/2015 10:55 Page 17 Keepmoat registers 3000 sites Sainsbury s Supermarkets registers 500 sites BAM Nuttall registers 500 sites Highways Agency registers 1000 sites Wates registers 1000 sites London Borough of Croydon registers 100 sites Berkeley Group registers 500 sites Shaylor Group registers 100 sites Southern Housing Group registers 100 sites Hobson & Porter registers 100 sites Kier registers 2000 sites Considerate Constructors Scheme 2014 Annual Review 15
Looking ahead to 2015 After a hugely successful 2014 for the Scheme, attentions are turned to 2015 and ensuring that this year continues the trend of development and progression for both the Scheme and the industry. Best Practice Hub January sees the launch of the new Best Practice Hub, an online resource hosting a wealth of best practice tips, expertise, guidance and case studies to help constructors raise industry standards. Created in accordance with the Scheme s Code of Considerate Practice, this unique database, available to anyone and free of charge, will detail best practice initiatives either already in place or currently being developed throughout the UK construction industry. Please visit www.ccsbestpractice.org.uk and follow the Hub on Twitter @ccsbestpractice 2015 National Site Awards The Scheme is anticipating its largest National Site Awards to date, with more awards than ever being presented to the most considerate registered sites of 2014. 2015 National Company Awards Taking place over two ceremonies for the first time, registered companies will be recognised and rewarded for demonstrating the highest levels of consideration in the work they have undertaken over the last year. Ultra Sites Working in partnership and collaboration with the Scheme, Ultra Sites will demonstrate industry-leading best practice and ensure that everyone working with registered sites understand and uphold the considerate standards that have been established. Developing Supplier Registration Supplier Registration was launched in 2014 and already companies such as HSS Hire and Wernick Hire have signed up to become registered suppliers. This year will see Supplier Registration develop as more and more of the industry s goods and material suppliers hear about the benefits of registration with the Scheme. Spotlight on The Scheme will develop further Spotlight on features in 2015, which will investigate mental health and occupational cancer. Educating the next generation The Scheme will be looking to work more closely with educational establishments to offer advice and guidance to students considering a career in construction.
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