Technical What the Considerate Constructors Scheme Code update means in practice The CCS checklist and scoring model has changed, with a focus on themes across community, environment and workforce.
People New scoring model from CCS aims to strengthen workforce standards The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched an updated checklist and scoring model to deliver a clearer and more consistent framework for assessing responsible construction across the UK and Ireland.
People How the National Site Standard can make women’s inclusion the norm on construction sites In her latest column, Desiree Blamey from the Considerate Constructors Scheme explains how the new Construction for Women National Site Standard works
People How to build social value on construction sites: three industry exemplars Desiree Blamey explains why respectful community engagement goes beyond the rulebook and shares practical ways to make it happen.
People Graham welcomes MP’s site visit to promote alcohol awareness Contractor Graham has welcomed local transport minister, Lilian Greenwood, to its Dyecoats site, as part of its commitment to improving safety and wellbeing in the construction industry.
People How to support good mental health in construction site teams Desiree Blamey from the Considerate Constructors Scheme shares good practices for tackling mental health on site.
Technical How to enhance the natural environment during construction projects In this month’s Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) column, Desiree Blamey looks at how construction project managers can enhance the natural environment at a local level.
Technical How to manage skin cancer risks on construction sites Desiree Blamey looks at how construction project managers can take more proactive steps to reduce the risk of skin cancer among outdoor workers.
Technical How to embed a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety The Considerate Constructors Scheme’s Alex Minett looks at how construction project managers can implement continuous improvement in health and safety on site.
Technical How to step up construction welfare standards Alex Minett from the Considerate Constructors Scheme explains how to ensure welfare facilities are suitable, hygienic, and well-maintained.
People Rise in illegal construction workers: what’s the solution? Illegal labour cannot be accepted – as is currently proving to be the case in some quarters
News Balfour, Laing and Wates win considerate constructors awards Balfour Beatty, Wates Residential and Laing O’Rourke projects are among the winners of this year’s Considerate Constructors Scheme National Site Awards.
News Considerate Constructors Scheme mandates PPE for women The new requirement for gender-inclusive PPE follows the launch of CIOB’s #PPEthatfits campaign, reports Nadine Buddoo.
People Considerate Constructors Scheme mandates PPE for women The new requirement for gender inclusive PPE follows the launch of CIOB’s #PPEthatfits campaign
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