Considerate Constructors Scheme

SITE SCORING

Compliance with the Scheme’s Code of Considerate Practice indicates that a site is achieving a standard beyond statutory requirements.

In each of the eight sections of the Code it is possible to score between 1 and 5 points, with 3 indicating compliance with the Scheme’s Code. Half points may also be awarded in any of the sections.

Sites are not only assessed for compliance with the Scheme’s Code, but also to identify any measures being taken by a site which are above and beyond these requirements. Where relevant and practical the report may indicate where improvements can be made

Frequently asked questions:

What score can I reasonably expect?
A score of 3 in any section indicates compliance with the Scheme’s Code. The average total score of all sites registered with the Scheme is consistently 30 points. Any site scoring above this should be congratulated.

What do I need to score to win a National Award?
The top scoring 10% of sites are reviewed by an independent panel and, from these, around 7.5% are selected for a National Award. The score does not automatically determine the level of Award (Gold, Silver or Bronze); other factors such as accidents, complaints and client reaction are also taken into consideration.

How can I improve my score?
The Scheme publishes a document called ‘Examples of Higher than Satisfactory Performance’. This list comprises specific examples of initiatives that Monitors have seen on sites which, at the time, warranted a score higher than 3.

What do I have to do to score 5?
5 points are only given where a site is doing something exceptional and possibly unique, as well as generally working to a very high standard.
A site that is doing everything to a very high standard may only warrant 4.5.
There is no measure which will automatically score a 5 in any one section.