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Documented activities and targets for community engagement

Using VR to Break Barriers in Construction

Through this VR programme, this contractor is proud to have enhanced accessibility and inclusivity for a broad range of individuals, from those living with dementia, deaf or hard of hearing individuals, and children living in poverty. By bringing the rich history of the Tyne Bridge to those who might not have been able to experience it otherwise, they are not…


Tractivity

This contractor is using Tractivity, which is a UK-based stakeholder relationship management system that comes with a complete range of database management and engagement tools. All information is stored in a secure environment, where the contractor can easily track, communicate, measure and report all stakeholder engagement. The system can be tailored to specific demands and unifies our engagement tools, meaning…


Data Driven Social Value for Local Impact

To enhance the effectiveness and relevance of their social value strategy, this contractor adopted the YemeTech software tool. This innovative platform uses local demographic data, including metrics on multiple deprivation, education levels, and community assets, to generate a Social Fulfilment Score. This score helps identify which types of social value initiatives would have the greatest impact in a specific area….


SEND Guidance for Construction

In collaboration with Leeds College of Building, this contractor has developed SEND Guidance for Construction to support inclusivity in the industry. The guidance helps navigate key acronyms, addresses common concerns around Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and offers practical ways contractors can get involved. By engaging with this initiative, contractors can help create meaningful pathways to employment for SEND…


Neurodiversity Inclusion Project

This contractor has invited a range of groups representing people with neurodiversity, mental and physical barriers along with other hidden disabilities including NHS Employment Specialist Advisers, People4Skills and Don’t Dis My Ability/One Community who completed a formal site audit to inform future actions. The themes are inclusive site set up, mental health support and meeting the needs of the current…


Knife Crime Matters Campaign

The Knife Crime Matters construction site banner campaign aims to raise public awareness of knife crime and deliver educational resources to young people in the communities where they work. The purchase of a banner facilitates educational resources being sent to one local secondary school close to each specific site with the company’s name and branding on the resources. The resources…


Site Safety Podcast

To reduce on-site noise and support inclusive learning, this contractor has launched a new safety podcast for operatives. Delivered as a friendly, conversational format, it offers a more engaging alternative to traditional briefings. This change responds to resident feedback about early morning noise from on-site safety talks. Operatives can now listen during their commute or at a time that suits…


Obtaining Corporate Donations and Funding for Charities

This contractor has developed a course that contains 9 modules and is designed to provide charities and VCSE’s with an in depth knowledge of how they can access corporate grants and funding opportunities from businesses of all sizes, practical applications of how they can stand out from the competition and how they can expand their offerings to meet business needs….


Action Youth Boxing Intervention – Pathways into Construction Programme

This contractor has partnered with Action Youth Boxing Intervention (AYBI), a Camden-based charity supporting young people at risk of exclusion from school. Using boxing to develop confidence and transferable skills, AYBI also provides English and Maths education. As part of their collaboration, they have launched a structured programme that introduces participants to key skills in construction and multi-trade roles. Following…


BeeBots STEM Activity

This contractor’s STEM, (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassadors hosted a STEM themed activity at a library for local children. Exercises included learning how to programme BeeBots. The BeeBot is a small programmable robot that introduces children to creating simple programs. They learn the importance of sequences of accurate instructions, and test their sequences out using a ‘fakebot’ or paper-robot….


Market Stall Communications

As part of their commitment to fostering community engagement, this contractor has established a market stall in Halifax Borough Market, providing a central, accessible location for public interaction. The stall serves as a hub for sharing project updates on the A629 Phase 2 works, answering queries, and addressing concerns. Since its inception, they have welcomed over 150 visitors, demonstrating its…


Primary School Sensory Room

This contractor has established strong ties with the local community and council due to their social value initiatives that have been implemented on the project. Accordingly, they approached the local Primary School to see if there was any way they could assist the school’s young and bright children, particularly those with special needs. Working within the confines of an existing…


College Skills Training Academy

This contractor partnered with Salford City College (SCC) and the Local Council Road Innovation Group (LCRIG) to support the development of the SCC Group Highways Skills Training Academy. This academic syllabus whilst in support of Highways and Civil Engineering, provides a practical training environment to assist experience and knowledge development. LCRIG and the college held awareness of significant skills shortages…


Sexual Wellbeing Messages on the Hoarding

In conjunction with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and University College Dublin (UCD), this contractor has developed a sexual health message to be displayed on the hoarding, which contains some contextual stats on the rise in STI’s, as well as prevention messaging and QR codes directing people to UCD health services and free home STI testing. The community around…


Care Leavers DIY Workshop

This contractor hosted a three day event for care leavers across Manchester. To do this they hired out Manchester College and invited care leavers to attend a DIY workshop which will give them the skills they need for when they move into independent living. The three day workshop consisted of electrical, plumbing, painting and decorating, bricklaying and joinery and they…


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