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Conducting an Ethical Audit

Published 20 January 2020 | No comments
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Categories Disadvantaged groups Illegal workers Modern slavery Supply chain
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At Mace’s GPE Hanover Square project, a Turkish stone company were identified as a medium-high risk supplier based on their Sedex self-assessment questionnaire and inherent risk score. With the support of the Great Portland Estates client team, Mace instructed an independent consultant to carry out a Sedex Member Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) – to better understand the working conditions of their...
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Using Technology to Improve Recruitment

Published 17 December 2019 | No comments
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Categories Employed Illegal workers Reduce
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CategoriesEmployed Illegal workers Reduce
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Hercules Site Services Ltd have launched a brand new, industry-first mobile recruitment app designed to improve the efficiency of the recruitment and on-boarding processes for construction site workers, in addition to tackling some of the recruitment problems facing the construction industry. Their unique solution is to match workers to potential jobs using their home location and specific industry qualifications whilst...
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ACT Awareness Document Training

Published 18 November 2019 | No comments
Written by Rachel Rielly
Categories Employed Illegal workers Spot checks
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CategoriesEmployed Illegal workers Spot checks
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On The Broadway project and within Multiplex, we have worked alongside the Action Counter Terrorism police for some time and have delivered many training courses to operatives regarding terrorism and suspicious behaviour. To further develop and understand counter terrorism we wanted to look at how we review documents such as personal ID’s, Passports and training certification and cards. With this...
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Women’s Bricklaying Taster: Build a BBQ!

Published 28 October 2019 | No comments
Written by Jennifer Upstill
Categories Apprenticeships Careers advice CSCS Diversity Equality Inclusion Promoting Construction campaign Skills card Training
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CategoriesApprenticeships Careers advice CSCS Diversity Equality Inclusion Promoting Construction campaign Skills card Training
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This August, St Edward Homes held a two day bricklaying taster course for women only, in partnership with Harlequin Brickwork and Rushmoor Borough Council, to inspire more women into the construction industry. The course attracted nine participants from a range of ages and backgrounds, including stay-at-home mums and currently serving military personnel looking for options when they leave the armed...
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Construction Awareness Week

Published 21 October 2019 | No comments
Written by Paul Vicario
Categories Careers advice Careers advice CSCS Placements Residents Schools
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CategoriesCareers advice Careers advice CSCS Placements Residents Schools
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Both children and parents of Newall Green Primary School had the opportunity to partake in Construction Awareness Week. Children from Year 1 through to Year 6 took part in fun construction related activities to help inspire them to consider construction as a future career. At the same time parents were taking part in our ‘into work training’. We delivered two...
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Right to Work Checks Simplified

Published 21 October 2019 | No comments
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Categories CSCS Illegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks
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CategoriesCSCS Illegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks
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The Home Office has taken a step forward in streamlining right to work checks. Previously, employers have needed to request paper documents alongside completing an online questionnaire to show that they have completed the necessary checks on their employees and prospective employees. However, the paper documents are no longer needed and the whole process can be done completely online. By using...
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Women Into Construction

Published 23 September 2019 | No comments
Written by Charlotte Ross
Categories Careers advice Careers advice CSCS Diversity Equality Inclusion Skills card
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CategoriesCareers advice Careers advice CSCS Diversity Equality Inclusion Skills card
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Berkeley West Thames, West London College (WLC) and Women Into Construction (WIC) teamed up this summer to offer women an opportunity to kick start a career in construction by hosting a four week training programme at the West London Construction Academy (WLCA), located on Berkeley’s Southall Waterside development. The programme provided an insight into the vast career options available within...
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SPV Training Hub

Published 16 September 2019 | No comments
Written by Kate Whatley
Categories Apprenticeships Careers advice Careers advice CSCS Placements Trade contractors Training
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CategoriesApprenticeships Careers advice Careers advice CSCS Placements Trade contractors Training
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Roofing contractors SPV Group are taking its recruitment and training needs into its own hands by investing in a new training initiative at its premises in Walsall. Students have just enrolled at the company’s newly-built, dedicated training hub for up to 20 school leavers. Here young people are training to gain a 24-week Level 1 Introduction to Construction, with roofing-...
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Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) Construction Protocol

Published 28 May 2019 | No comments
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Categories Employed Illegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks Supply chain Trade contractors
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CategoriesEmployed Illegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks Supply chain Trade contractors
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The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) has recently released to some support tools to complement their Construction Protocol, an initiative supported by some of the leading names in the building industry, which aims to eradicate modern slavery and labour exploitation on building sites. Construction Protocol was initially launched in October 2017, and the new support resources include a presentation...
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Multilingual Modern Slavery Campaign

Published 10 January 2019 | No comments
Written by Catherine Clarke
Categories Cultural needs Disadvantaged groups Diversity Illegal workers Inclusion Modern slavery Posters Signage Signage Spot checks Workforce
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CategoriesCultural needs Disadvantaged groups Diversity Illegal workers Inclusion Modern slavery Posters Signage Signage Spot checks Workforce
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With the construction sector employing a significant proportion of the global workforce, the industry has been identified as high risk for modern slavery practices. By identifying workers from outside of the UK as most at risk, we took it upon ourselves to ensure that they could identify themselves and seek help, should they be a victim. Understanding that English is...
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Checking for Illegal Workers 1 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 5

Published 8 January 2019 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Illegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks Supply chain Training Workforce
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CategoriesIllegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks Supply chain Training Workforce
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At the Dudley House site, Willmott Dixon has implemented new training on the issue of Modern Slavery. This is to ensure that the supply chain carries out the necessary checks to ensure that all areas of the supply chain have the legal ‘ok’ to be working on site. Willmott Dixon used Ppac to carry out authentication checks on behalf of...
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WEP Cards

Published 17 October 2018 | No comments
Written by Mariyana Stoyanova
Categories Initiatives Qualifications Skills card
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CategoriesInitiatives Qualifications Skills card
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Keeping track of all operatives’ training and qualifications can be a challenging task. In order to tackle this, we have worked with one of our contractors to develop WEP cards and a site specific app. WEP (Working Enforcement Programme) cards are issued to all our operatives who complete the company’s Safety as Standard initiative, part of our comprehensive Workforce Engagement Programme. We...
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Onsite Skills and Training Centre

Published 6 September 2018 | No comments
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Categories CSCS Literacy training Numeracy training Skills card Training
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CategoriesCSCS Literacy training Numeracy training Skills card Training
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At its Chelsea Barracks site project, Mace has implemented an onsite Skills and Training centre. This centre includes three CCTV monitored test booths to enable Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) training and exams to be taken by all workers, and is even available for other companies and site projects to use. Alongside CSCS training, the centre also provides on-site training...
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Modern Slavery App and Awareness 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 24 August 2018 | No comments
Written by Patrick Smith
Categories Illegal workers Modern slavery Supply chain Workforce
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CategoriesIllegal workers Modern slavery Supply chain Workforce
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To help raise awareness of Modern Slavery at Mace’s Hanover Square project, all Mace staff and sub-contractor supervisors have downloaded Unseen UK’s new mobile phone app which was launched on ‘World Day Against Trafficking’ (30th July 2018). The app aims to raise awareness of Modern Slavery and make reporting to the Helpline even easier. It provides a simple guide to...
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Modern Slavery Awareness Cards 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 1 August 2018 | No comments
Written by Andrew Kinsey
Categories Disadvantaged groups Illegal workers Modern slavery
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CategoriesDisadvantaged groups Illegal workers Modern slavery
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To help raise awareness of Modern Slavery issues on site, we have produced a pocket sized card to distribute to operatives and supervisors. This can be printed on water resistant card or laminated to help people spot potential victims of modern slavery. The reverse side provides details on what to do to report anything suspicious and links to further help...
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HMP Elmley ‘Ready for The Gate’ programme to train young offenders in construction

Published 19 March 2018 | No comments
Written by Qianyi Wu
Categories Campaigns CSCS Disadvantaged groups Placements
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CategoriesCampaigns CSCS Disadvantaged groups Placements
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The ‘Ready for The Gate’ programme run by Willmott Dixon Cobham LCO, offers young offenders the opportunity to gain their CSCS cards, while they’re still serving their sentence. From the Woodmansterne Secondary School site team, a number of Willmott Dixon personnel are directly involved. The feedback from charities, Re-offending and CXK, on the outcomes of delivered training up to August...
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PPE jackets including CSCS cards and work permits

Published 2 March 2018 | No comments
Written by Gavin Thomas
Categories Access/egress CSCS Emergency procedures PPE Skills card
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PPE is evolving rapidly in our industry to serve multiple purposes and now on our current site we are using Hi Viz vests which hold CSCS cards/ Site Passports which allow you onto the site through turnstiles. QR codes are also attached to the vests, which when scanned bring up current information on the wearer’s permits for works to be...
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Anti-Slavery Day

Published 2 February 2018 | No comments
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Categories Illegal workers Modern slavery Open door policy Spot checks
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CategoriesIllegal workers Modern slavery Open door policy Spot checks
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Anti-Slavery Day was created by an act of Parliament in 2010. The day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery and encourages Government, local authorities, companies and individuals to help address the problem. Modern slavery is a very real issue in the world today – the Home Office estimates there could be as many as...
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Right to Work in the UK: Spot Checks 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 22 January 2018 | No comments
Written by Caroline Gee
Categories Illegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks
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It is important to GRAHAM to ensure that illegal working and modern slavery issues are addressed in more than just contractual terms. Sub-contractors are contractually required to perform all checks to ensure that they are complying with the law and with GRAHAM policies and contracts but it is also good practice to reinforce the messages at project level. At the...
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Asbestos Test at Induction

Published 9 January 2018 | No comments
Written by Jake Noble
Categories Spot checks Training
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We are working in an existing hospital where asbestos has been identified. We are plumbing in the ceiling voids whilst the building remains live. Because we know asbestos is present, we have developed a unique asbestos test which is used in inductions. The test has been developed to ensure that operatives working in the building actually read and understand the...
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Right to work training videos

Published 3 October 2017 | No comments
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Categories Illegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks Supply chain Supply chain
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CategoriesIllegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks Supply chain Supply chain
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Willmott Dixon, with funding from the Construction Industry Training Board, has produced two right to work training videos. This initiative was devised as a way to ensure the entire supply chain has an understanding of how to prevent illegal working. The first video is a general overview of the issue of illegal working, covering legislation and what businesses can do...
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Raising Awareness of Illegal Working

Published 29 August 2017 | No comments
Written by Eillish Kwai
Categories CSCS Illegal workers Modern slavery
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CategoriesCSCS Illegal workers Modern slavery
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The Considerate Constructors Scheme Spotlight on… illegal workers follow up article, coincides well with some work we have been doing at Ardmore to raise awareness of these issues. We have carried out training for all those who are responsible for checking Right to Work with a company called Safe, part of the NHS; This training specifically provided very useful guidance...
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Fair Trade Ethical Paving

Published 15 August 2017 | No comments
Written by Mark Dixon
Categories Illegal workers Supply chain Supply chain
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CategoriesIllegal workers Supply chain Supply chain
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Westleigh’s Loughborough Development has taken material choice a step further by specifying products that are Fair Trade-endorsed and from ethical sources. This product shows commitment to helping the community in India where this product is sourced from. We aim to ensure all products are from ethical sources and our supplier is a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative. Using this...
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Spotlight on… illegal workers follow-up article

Published 8 August 2017 | No comments
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Categories Illegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks
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In March 2017, the Scheme’s ‘Spotlight on…’ campaign focused on illegal workers in the construction industry and offered guidance on eliminating this practice. Developed in partnership with the Home Office, ‘Spotlight on… illegal workers’ provides an essential resource for registered sites, companies and suppliers to understand the issues surrounding illegal working and how to prevent this practice throughout the supply...
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Modern Slavery Leaflet Campaign 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 24 July 2017 | No comments
Written by Penny Weller
Categories Disadvantaged groups Illegal workers Modern slavery Posters
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Hutton Construction Ltd has a zero tolerance approach to modern slavery. Anyone can become a victim of modern slavery. However, victims of this crime are often people who are promised a job in the UK and then forced by traffickers to work as labourers or in factories for instance, for little or no money. Through threat, violence or coercion they...
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Illegal Workers and Modern Slavery

Published 11 July 2017 | No comments
Written by Shauna Young
Categories Illegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks Supply chain
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CategoriesIllegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks Supply chain
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Heron Bros recognised the need to highlight the challenges the construction industry faces in relation to Illegal Workers and Human Trafficking. Heron Bros Modern Slavery Policy defines the processes in place to ensure their supply chain are conducting right to work checks and can also carry out similar spot checks. The construction company went one step further by implementing a...
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Illegal Worker Checks

Published 1 June 2017 | No comments
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Categories Illegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks
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Illegal working is one of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry. There is a great deal of confusion surrounding the process of checking a prospective employee’s right to work, but it is essential that sites are aware that the correct processes are in place. Even if the main contractor is not legally responsible for ensuring right to work, as...
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UK Modern Slavery Act e-learning

Published 12 May 2017 | No comments
Written by James Low
Categories E-learning Illegal workers Intranet Modern slavery Supply chain Training
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CategoriesE-learning Illegal workers Intranet Modern slavery Supply chain Training
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The UK’s Modern Slavery Act requires companies to demonstrate the actions being taken to ensure that modern slavery is not occurring within the supply chain. Every year they must produce a statement that quantifies the activities we have undertaken to help meet this objective. At Mace we have developed our policies in response to this legislation and begun taking positive...
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Site and office competency cards

Published 4 May 2017 | No comments
Written by James Low
Categories Qualifications Skills card
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Sometimes, it’s difficult to demonstrate the competency of the workforce on site or in the office, as inductions, paper certificates, trade qualifications and in house training are not always recognised by a skills card. Therefore, the team at Heathrow needed a simple but effective and accessible way to record competency. The card will be carried by all staff on site...
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Spotlight on… illegal workers

Published 24 March 2017 | No comments
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Categories Illegal workers Modern slavery Spot checks
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The Considerate Constructors Scheme aims to raise awareness of important issues within the industry amongst registered sites, companies and suppliers, using our ‘Spotlight on…’ campaigns. Through taking action to tackle the topics highlighted, everyone can play an important role in making a difference and ultimately improving the image of construction. ‘Spotlight on… illegal workers’ aims to raise awareness of the risks illegitimate...
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