Considerate Constructors Scheme Improving the image of construction
What we do

Started in 1997, this important initiative operates voluntary Site and Company Codes of Considerate Practice, to which participating construction sites and companies register.

The Scheme is a non-profit-making, independent organisation founded by the industry to improve its image. The Scheme is neither grant maintained, nor funded by the government, and is solely financed by its registrations.

There are two ways in which companies can sign up to the Scheme: Site Registration or Company Registration.

Our aim: To improve the image of construction

Why?

The construction industry has a huge impact on all our lives, with most construction work in sensitive locations. If all construction sites and companies presented an image of competent management, efficiency, awareness of environmental issues and above all neighbourliness, then they would become a positive advertisement, not just for themselves but for the industry as a whole.

What?

The Codes of Considerate Practice commit those sites and companies registered with the Scheme to be considerate and good neighbours, as well as respectful, environmentally conscious, responsible and accountable. Registered sites and companies must also consider their appearance and safety.

Where?

Construction sites and companies operating within the UK can register with the Scheme.

Who?

The Scheme is open to construction companies and sites of all types and size and for every type of construction activity, with many construction companies and clients automatically registering all their work as company policy.

How?

Through the monitoring of registered sites and companies and the displaying of posters around the construction site, setting out the Code to which the sites or companies are committed. If passers-by wish to comment, the name and telephone number of the site manager or company contact are clearly displayed, alongside the freephone telephone number of the Scheme's administration office. Registered companies also display a vehicle sticker or magnet, showing their unique registration number, on every company vehicle used on the public highway.

When?

  • Sites should be registered before work commences.
  • Companies, including main and trade contractors, can register at any time, with membership lasting one year from the date of registration.