Considerate New York, New York!
David and Edward Hardy have been talking to representatives of the New York City Construction Congress, who are looking to set up a similar scheme in New York. |
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Annual National Awards 2008
On 18 April, the run of nine Considerate Constructors Scheme 2008 National Awards ceremonies came to an end. |
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Scheme applauds wolf whistling ban
Recent reports in the press about George Wimpey Bristol banning wolf whistling on its sites is music to the ears of the Considerate Constructors Scheme. |
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New Construction Minister endorses Scheme
The latest Minister for Construction, Shriti Vadera, has followed in the footsteps of her predecessors by offering her support to the Considerate Constructors Scheme. |
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Annual National Awards 2008
Preparations are underway for the Scheme’s 9th Annual National Awards, which will take place over two weeks in April.
This year, around 480 awards will be presented to sites selected from 6500 eligible projects. The Awards will be broken down into Gold, Silver and Bronze categories and one site will be given the ultimate accolade of Most Considerate Site 2008. |
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New Chairman and Board Appointments at CCS
Norman Reed has been appointed as the new chairman of the Considerate Constructors Scheme from 1 January 2008, taking over from Peter Kingdon, who completes his two-year term at the end of December 2007. |
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Considerate Training Receives Strong Support
Feedback from questionnaires issued to over 600 participants in the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s programme of Seminars and Workshops this year has confirmed high levels of satisfaction and support. |
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Associate Approval at CCS
Results from a recent questionnaire issued to its Associate Members by the Considerate Constructors Scheme confirmed a high level of satisfaction with the Scheme’s operation and with the value of Associate Membership. |
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UK Leads in Considerate Construction
International interest in the UK’s Considerate Constructors Scheme continues to grow, with new approaches from various organisations around the world planning to adopt similar schemes for their own territories. |
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Client Partners meet
The Scheme recently held the first formal meeting of its founder Client Partners. |
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Associate Members discuss Scheme future developments
The second of this year’s Associate Members’ Meetings was recently held at New Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield. |
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Scottish Construction Forum Conference 2007
Building on its continued growth in Scotland, the Considerate Constructors Scheme was one of the exhibitors at the Scottish Construction Forum’s Annual conference on 9 November. |
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Training Events in Belfast
The number of sites in Northern Ireland registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme has seen an increase of some 133% over the past 2 years and the Scheme has recently begun to hold Seminars and Workshops in the region. |
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Scheme training events a huge success story
The Considerate Constructors Scheme’s training events have gone from strength to strength over the past year. Although 2007 has been something of a test bed for the Seminars and Workshops, the events have proved so successful that bookings are already being taken for 2008. |
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Ongoing consistency of scoring for Scheme Monitors
Future Scheme developments and consistency in scoring were the themes of the recent round of bi-annual meetings held regionally for the Scheme’s 95 Monitors. |
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CCS opens new College building
The Considerate Constructors Scheme was delighted to be asked by Oaklands College in St Albans to open its new wood trades building during National Construction Week. |
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New Ministerial Endorsement
The Considerate Constructors Scheme is delighted to have received a glowing endorsement from the new construction minister, Stephen Timms MP. |
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10 Year Award Ceremony
To help mark the tenth anniversary year of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, a celebratory dinner was held on 12 July at the Grosvenor House hote |
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Sustainable housing
At the Building Research Establishment (BRE) at Watford, the Stewart Milne Group recently unveiled the UK’s first 5-star near zero carbon house that meets all nine elements set out in the Code for Sustainable Homes. |
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Scheme Associates discuss the environment
At the most recent meeting with its Associate members, the Considerate Constructors Scheme focused on two of the current environmental issues facing the industry: carbon emissions and waste management. |
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Considerate Clients launched
At a recent lunch held at London’s Savoy Hotel, the Considerate Constructors Scheme launched its new Client Partners initiative, for those construction clients who are committed to improving the image of construction. |
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Building For the Future
From continuous warnings and scientific reports to the latest pitched political
battles between Gordon Brown and David Cameron, climate change is a subject that has come to the fore in recent months. |
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Taking care of Business
It’s a tough world out there. Does anyone give a damn any more? Well, yes. The Considerate Constructors Scheme is proof. Rory Olcayto spent a day with a site monitor |
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Continuing Monitor training
As the Scheme continues to grow, and with more contractors and clients now using the Monitors’ reports to benchmark their performance, consistency of scoring and reporting is more important than ever. |
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Top 30 Power players
A year is a long time in construction. Twelve months on from the first CJ Construction Power Players list, many of the names and faces this time round are different.
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Most Considerate Site 2007
Scottish Water’s new supply project at Blair Atholl, Perthshire, has been awarded the title of the UK’s Most Considerate Site 2007 in the Considerate Constructors Scheme National Awards. |
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2007 National Awards
This year’s Considerate Constructors Scheme Annual Awards ceremonies took place at six venues around the country. Awards were presented at eight ceremonies to 392 of the 5226 eligible sites. This year, 43 sites won gold, 84 Silver and 186 Bronze. |
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CCS New Registration Record
Despite February’s historical position as one of the year’s quieter months in the industry, the Considerate Constructors Scheme has registered a new record of over 500 new sites for the month of February 2007. |
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2007 Media lunch
The Considerate Constructors Scheme’s directors and management were joined by journalists from the national and construction industry press for the Scheme’s fourth annual media lunch |
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CCS unveils performance stats for 2006
Sites registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme failed to improve in eight key benchmarks last year |
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Workers need change in attitude
The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has called for a change in the mindset of construction workers, after CJ exposed a series of YouTube videos apparently showing poor behaviour on site. |
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Both Sides of the Ocean
Based in Cornwall, the Ocean Housing Group owns and manages over 2600 general needs and 700 sheltered homes |
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Catwalk Construction
Not content with improving the construction industry’s image with its code of Considerate Practice, it appears the Scheme is moving into fashion. |
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Changes to the CCS Board
January 2007 will see changes to the board of Considerate Constructors Scheme Ltd.
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New Associates
The Considerate Constructors Scheme is delighted to announce that Durkan Ltd and Taylor Woodrow Construction have been accepted as Associate Members from 1 January 2007. These two new members will take the number of Associates to 20. |
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Another successful Associates' meeting
Two important research projects relating to the future of the industry are being planned for 2007 by the Considerate Constructors Scheme. |
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2007 Research Projects
In 2007, the Considerate Constructors Scheme will celebrate its 10th Anniversary, and, as it looks ahead to the next 10, two substantial research initiatives have been commissioned. |
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CCS Advances Client Involvement
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has held what it hopes will be the first of many meetings with a number of major construction industry clients. |
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Monitors’ Regional meetings
“Consistency in site scoring” was the focus of the discussion at the second series of 2006 Monitors’ Regional Meetings. Much was achieved in developing and ensuring uniformity of scoring among the Monitors |
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Seminar with Scottish Building
The Considerate Constructors Scheme recently held a Seminar at Scottish Building’s offices in Stenhousemuir, following an invitation from Michael Levack, the organisation’s Chief Executive. |
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Scheme Seminars
The
recently-launched Scheme Seminars have
now been recognised as counting towards
CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
Those attending the Seminars will receive
a certificate after the event confirming
their attendance.
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Northern Ireland news
Scheme
Director, Doug Goodsir, was invited
to Belfast by the Chartered Institute
of Building (CIOB) to talk at their
Chartered Building Companies (CBC) initiative
launch.
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Scheme grows again
For the fourth time in its short life the Scheme has had to increase its office space. From its humble beginnings as a single office in a small Hertfordshire village it now occupies some 5000 sq feet at the Ware headquarters. |
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Mendip District Council signs up
Mendip District Council has announced a partnership with the Considerate Constructors Scheme. This will be promoted through the Council’s building control service to residents who undertake building work.
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Monitors’ Annual Conference
On 15 June the Scheme held its Monitors’ Annual Conference in the sumptuous surroundings of the Stationers’ Hall in the City of London. |
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Sheepish builders banish wolf whistles
The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) conjures up an image akin to Viz’s Pathetic Sharks — overly polite sea creatures who think it bad manners to eat people. |
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2006
National Awards
The Scheme has
now reached the end of a series of seven
National Awards ceremonies held at 5
venues around the country. |
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New
Scheme Film
Production of
an updated version of the CCS film is
currently underway. |
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Spring
Monitors' meetings
The Scheme’s 100 site Monitors
recently attended a series of 6 Regional
Meetings, held at 5 venues around the
UK. |
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2006
Media Lunch
Journalists
from the national and construction industry
press joined Scheme directors and management
for the Scheme’s third annual media
lunch |
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15,000
registered sites
The
Scheme registered its 15000th site in
January, and the occasion was marked
by a celebration at the Ware headquarters. |
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CCS
welcomes new Chairman
Following
David Hardy into the role of Chairman,
the Scheme is delighted to welcome Mr
Peter Kingdon. |
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Monitoring
Criteria Updated
The
Scheme’s criteria for auditing
and judging site performance have been
reviewed and updated. |
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New
Associate Members
2 new
contractors have signed up: Alfred McAlpine
Capital Projects and Walter Thompson
(Contractors) Ltd. |
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The
Strategic Forum Olympic Task Group
An
Olympic Task Group, established by the
Strategic Forum for Construction recently
met to look at the ‘2012 Construction
Commitments’ |
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Handing
over the reins
David
Hardy is stepping down from the role
and handing over the chairmanship to
Mr Peter Kingdon |
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Considerate
CBCs
The
CBC (Chartered Building Company) Scheme
has announced its intention to have
all its members register with the Considerate
Constructors Scheme. |
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Scheme
to launch training seminars
The
Scheme is in the process of setting
up training seminars for those wishing
to learn more about the requirements
of the Scheme |
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60
Second Interview
...with
Ann Masat, Scheme Monitor |
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Ivor's
busy schedule
Ivor
has greatly exceeded expectations and
has not only become a valuable tool
for communication but also a focal point
for many company initiatives and events
across the country. |
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National
Awards
The
Scheme is currently in the process of
assessing which of the sites that completed
in 2005 are eligible for a 2006 National
Award.
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Regional
Meetings for Regional Monitors
The Scheme
recently held a very fruitful and well-attended
series of 6 Regional Meetings for its
80 or so Site Monitors. |
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Demand
Swells Associate Membership
Associate Membership
of the Considerate Constructors Scheme
is set to take a further leap forward. |
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Belfast
Builders to become Considerate Constructors
Belfast’s
many construction projects formed the
backdrop to Belfast City Council’s
launch of the Considerate Constructors
Scheme on 22 September |
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Ministerial
Support for CCS Growth
The Considerate
Constructors Scheme has been given further
government endorsement in a statement
by the Rt Hon Alun Michael MP, Minister
of State for Industry and the Regions. |
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Certificates
of Compliance
The Considerate
Constructors Scheme has announced it
is to start issuing Certificates of
Compliance |
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Record
month
June 2005 saw
a total of 342 sites registering with
the Scheme, the highest number in a
one month period since the Scheme began
in 1997 |
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CCS
launches in Belfast
The Considerate
Constructors Scheme is set to increase
its influence across the water when
Belfast City Council Building Control
launches a partnership with the Scheme
in September. |
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The
UK’s Most Considerate Site 2005
McNicholas Construction
Services Ltd has won the title of the
UK’s Most Considerate Site 2005
for their site at Cookham Dean, Berkshire. |
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Government
to impose strict rules on all public
contracts
OGC prepares
dramatic shake-up of regulations –
and promises to pay contractors on time
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Minister
tells summit "...register now..."
"...We
will also require our constructors to
be registered with blue chip schemes
like the Considerate Constructors Scheme..." |
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Biggest
Awards to Date
Construction
companies of all types and size were
represented at this year’s 8th
Annual Considerate Constructors Scheme
National Awards. |
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2005
Media luncheon
London’s fashionable Ivy
restaurant was the venue for the Scheme’s
second annual media lunch. Journalists
from the national and trade press joined
Scheme directors and key staff. |
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5
New Associates
Five further companies have now accepted
invitations to become Associate Members
of the Scheme |
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Industry
Image issue 05
Fresh design themes and a revised layout
can be seen in the latest
edition of the Scheme’s newsletter, Industry Image. |
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November
a record month
During November in excess of 300
sites registered with the Scheme, the
highest number recorded in a single
month since the Scheme was started |
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Constructors
Build Tree House
Signage outside the TreeHouse
Trust site in Muswell Hill, North London
confirms that the contractors are members
of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.
But in this instance the levels of consideration
being demonstrated exceeded even the
high standards of this organisation.
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10,000
Up for Considerate Constructors
Minister for Construction, Nigel
Griffiths MP, joined construction company
staff, client representatives and directors
from the Considerate Constructors Scheme
(CCS) to celebrate the milestone registration
of the 10,000th CCS member site.
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CIOB
Endorses Scheme
The Chartered
Institute of Building (CIOB) is currently
considering introducing a requirement
that all Chartered Building Companies
register their sites with the Considerate
Constructors Scheme (CCS). |
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Four
New Associate Members Join Scheme
One year on, with
the trial proving successful... |
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David
Hardy at Interbuild
While there
he met up with Nigel Griffiths MP, Minister
for Construction and Ivor Goodsite... |
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'Industry
image' issue 4
Download it now as a PDF |
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International
Appearance
Scheme
monitor attracts attention in Canada...
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A
Day in the Life of Martin Weaver FCIOB,
Monitor for the Scheme
Martin Weaver has been a monitor with
the Scheme for four years... |
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Scheme
develops International interest
Other countries are now looking
to us to advise them on 'Considerate
Construction'... |
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Corporate
social responsibility
...a major component of a company's
'intangible assets'... |
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Office
of Government Commerce Advice Note
This Information Note draws attention
to the Considerate Constructors Scheme |
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Scheme
has first 'Associate Members' meeting
The Board have now had their first meeting
with the four trial 'Associate Members',
Bovis, Wrekin, Totty and Mulalley... |
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Ivor
Goodsite launched at National Construction
Week 2003
Ivor Goodsite, the Construction
Industry's mascot has been launched
at this year's National Construction
Week... |
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National
Construction Week 2003
The Scheme was heavily involved
in working with the CITB in promoting
National Construction Week 2003... |
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Registrations
Rise to All Time High
The Considerate Constructors
Scheme has seen registrations soar
to new heights in 2003 and is proud
to announce its 7000th site signing. |
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Wembley
goes considerate
Multiplex
Constructions registered with the Scheme
to gain help and guidance towards their
efforts in minimising any negative effect
on the public |
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Scheme
saves the day for neighbour:
After months of complaining and
getting nowhere he decided to call the
Considerate Constructors Scheme |
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'Industry
image' issue 2
Download it now as a PDF |
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The
only way is up
The Considerate Constructors Scheme
is celebrating after reaching a crucial
benchmark of 5,000 registered sites |
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'Wonders
and blunders'
Whats right and wrong in construction
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Everybody
needs good neighbours
The public is rightly fed up with the
wolf-whistling, dust, mud covered pavements
and noisy deliveries |
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A
quiet word when noise annoys
Builders
who make a racket can be a real
problem. Luckily,
finds Lisa Freedman, an increasing number
of schemes are helping to soothe shattered
nerves |
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Scottish
Parliament Appoints Scheme
The Scottish Parliament has signed
up to the Considerate Constructors Scheme |
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