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Printed Debris Netting
Wills Bros have explored different ways of improving the appearance of the site boundaries on their St Erth Multi-Modal Hub project. Hoarding around the site perimeter was explored as an option but this was considered to be too cost-prohibitive for the short duration it would be erected. Taking inspiration from other construction sites where patterned hoarding has been used to...
Bees and Blooms
Our site is located directly opposite Ravensbury Primary School which means that whenever the students are out playing on their breaks they can see all the activity of the site. On site and at the school we have both done a lot of work regarding the Manchester Bee. Ourselves and the school have both highlighted the historic association of the...
Fire Rated Temporary Accommodation
A number of fire rated temporary accommodation (TAUs) units are available to the construction industry, but when should they be used and how do they work? Temporary site units such as offices, canteens and welfare facilities should be fire rated in certain circumstances. These are stated in the HSE document ‘The Joint Code of Practice on the Protection from Fire...
Site efficiency to ensure positive appearance 
At our site, comprising of 9 flats for a local housing association in Kent, because of the amount of space available on this site and being right next to a primary school, we decided to carry out all the drainage, ducting and entrance road before brickwork commenced. By preparing the perimeter of the building and other areas, we are hoping...
Ivor Goodsite Hoarding Competition
Ivor Goodsite is a mascot used by the Considerate Constructors Scheme to engage with the younger members of the community. One of the best ways to involve local schools and educate them about safety on a construction site, is through school visits and the Ivor Goodsite Hoarding Competition. This Hoarding Competition encourages local school children to design and paint images on the...
Astro turf muck remover
Mucky boots are commonplace on construction sites and we employ many aids to help prevent the workforce from carrying the muck on their boots, such as boot brushes etc. We have found that by installing offcuts of recycled astro turf to the compound walk ways, the workers’ boots naturally shed the muck as they walk. This is easily cleared away...
Site signage on hooks
Construction sites’ appearance are a window into the industry for all those who walk past. A clean and tidy appearance projects a professional image of the industry and eases relations with the local community. Sites often have issues with graffiti and vandalism and must remain vigilant against such practices to maintain an appealing image. See the examples below for how...
Interactive Hoardings
At Kier we believe that first impressions and site appearance play a massive part in how we are viewed by the outside world, neighbours, passers-by and the workforce. At our scheme Sports Park 2 we introduced a silhouette of a Sea Binocular to our hoarding to act as a viewing hole to the site. We then placed a weather proof...
Main site pedestrian entrance
At our Lion Wharf Project in Isleworth we aim to set high standards from the time you arrive at site until the time you leave – by having a clean, tidy and informative entrance area we hope that the correct culture is set right from the off. Our entrance area includes: Viewing points Flowers Travel plans Recycling point A Brief...
Construction plant appearance
We in the construction industry often have new plant in form of excavators, alloy towers and barriers coming through the life cycle of the scheme. These look very well presented until used and then can become dirty quite quickly, which ultimately brings down the appearance of the site and often the workforce using the equipment. This is strange considering how...
Dry wheel wash
On the Manchester Engineering Campus Development, by Balfour Beatty for the University of Manchester, a dry wheel wash is being used instead of the temporary high water volume alternatives that had been proposed. The Measures During planning the project team identified the use of a stand-alone wheel wash being a user of high volume of water, with over 400 wagons...
Road sweeper washout facility
The discharge from a road sweeper is classified as waste unless it is treated. The A6MARR team has installed a Road Sweeper Washout Facility to treat the discharge on site from the road sweepers. Water from the sweepers is discharged into the filter pit, lined with either concrete or plastic to prevent ground contamination. The water is then held up...
CCS vehicle stickers
All companies and suppliers registered with the Scheme must display a vehicle registration sticker on any vehicle used on the public highway. Failure to do so is considered a breach of compliance. Other products available to registered sites, companies and suppliers include A3 Codes of Considerate Practice, alternative designs of banners, portrait flags, frames and much more. To view the...
Keeping with the arts scene – Hoarding Graffiti
We are delighted to be able to help young artists by promoting their work. It is important to help encourage and sustain an inclusive community and environment for all members of society. Hoarding can be used in this approach to provide an accessible, public and legal pallet for street artists to show off their talent. Our site hoarding is keeping...
Spot the Job site sign and A1 poster
Spot the Job site sign The Considerate Constructors Scheme has developed a ‘Spot the Job’ sign aimed at 8-14 year olds to highlight the range of jobs available within the construction industry. Produced in conjunction with CITB’s Go Construct campaign, the sign shows industry mascot Honor Goodsite, holding a colourful A1 poster which displays a fictional construction site. The sign, measuring 1m x 1.48m,...
Minor works project site set-up
This is one of our minor works projects with a small project value (under 40k) and little preliminary allowance. This doesnt mean that a good quality site set up can’t be achieved. We have managed to provide excellent welfare facilities for our staff members so that they can work in an exemplary environment with a professional appearance at the site...
Recycled Hoarding Paint
We have utilised a recycled hoarding paint product which we have used on the hoardings, signage, CCS notice board and a neighbouring school shed that we refreshed with the surplus paint. The product is cost-effective and demonstrates part of our sustainability core values. This is great for the environment as it uses the recycling of a raw material and also great for appearance...
Good housekeeping
Our Site Manager has introduced a comprehensive housekeeping checklist which covers all the areas of the site including site accommodation, site perimeter and access points. These areas are all checked regularly, signed off and a record kept in the site office. This ensures that there is a systematic process to site housekeeping, involving all of the workforce to approach the...
Foot Scrapers
On our site we created bespoke foot scrapers placed at the entrance of our welfare units. These were made from the old raised ventilation access flooring grills from the plant room access, which was due to be demolished shortly. These bespoke foot scrapers provide a perfect way for the operatives and site staff to keep the welfare and offices clean, maintaining a...
24/7 contact information poster
The Scheme has produced an A3 poster available to registered sites, companies and suppliers which allow a 24 hour contact number to be displayed for the public to easily contact. All registrations with the Scheme have committed to work to the highest standards of consideration, which includes being able to deal effectively with any comments or complaints from members of...
Showing commitment to the Scheme through our site hoarding
Ensuring that the external appearance of our site enhances the image of the industry and working to create a positive and enduring impression through promoting the Code are CCS values that we have adhered to on our site. We created a company branded hoarding panel to display on our sites that showed our site goals as considerate constructors. This details each of the...
Star rated posters
Now available to all registered sites, the Scheme’s new A1 posters allow you to display your site’s considerate performance to the public. The posters have been developed by the Scheme following requests from contractors and clients to easily demonstrate their considerate credentials to the public following the latest visit from the Scheme Monitor. Using a star rating system ranging from...
Using hoardings as managed mural art spaces
The Global Street Art “Building Sights” program effectively turns blank hoardings into managed art spaces. Since 2012, Global Street Art has organised 1,000 legal art murals, working with artists from 50 countries. We manage several hoardings in London as art spaces on behalf of developers. Transforming hoardings into art galleries offers developers a range of benefits, such as: Improved appearance...
Dog Waste Bags
On our site at Eastern Leisure Centre, Cardiff, we identified early on that there is an issue with dog waste around the playground and playing fields. To help combat this localised issue, we provided waste bags which were sited on our hoarding. This encouraged the improvement of the site’s external appearance, promoting a positive image for the local community as well as the...
Clear directional signs
Directional signs should help visitors navigate around a construction site which may be unfamiliar to them. These signs should direct people to a specific location, away from restricted or dangerous areas. The Wates site team strongly believes that facilities should be easily identified and signed so that people can find their way around site and to help visitors ensure that they can find their way to the correct...
Pocket Ashtrays
Pocket ashtrays are mini-bin pouches to store cigarette butts and chewing gum. There is a no smoking area provided on site, but these pocket ashtrays are made available to the workforce to avoid littering outside site. The benefits of these ashtrays include improved health and safety and housekeeping on-site. It will also help to ensure a positive impression of site...
24 hour company contact availability
As well as displaying clean and tidy hoarding around the site, signage was used to communicate with passers-by and the local community. The hoarding was used to clearly display company contact information, which was available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact details included a telephone number, email address and company blog, for progress updates and feedback to be...
Concealed feet
Sites should have appropriate fencing in place to segregate areas for workers, visitors and the general public. Where road or footpath diversions are necessary, barriers and fences should be implemented to avoid unnecessary risk. As part of the re-development, concealed feet for fencing were used. These were a considerate safety system as they used up less space and prevented any potential trip hazards. They...
CCS ‘Code in Action’ posters
Registered sites companies and suppliers can inspire their workforce and communities alike by displaying the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s new ‘Code in Action’ inspirational posters. The Scheme has developed this range of ‘Code in Action’ posters which actively depict how the industry cares about appearance, respects the community, protects the environment, secures everyone’s safety and values its workforce. ‘Code in Action’ posters can be displayed...
Helpful Hints for the Code of Considerate Practice – Appearance
Being registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) means we need to demonstrate our commitment to the Code. The CCS Code of Considerate Practice is effectively communicated to our workforce through a sheet of helpful hints covering all five sections of the code. Through reading this document our workforce understands the importance of the Code and how it should be applied. Here are...
