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Environmental Checklist

Published 13 February 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDefined plan to protect and enhance the natural environment

It is important to protect the environment and make sure operatives are aware of their environmental responsibilities. The Considerate Constructors Scheme have put together an environmental checklist to make sure that all aspects of the environment are considered before and during work commencing on site. This template will help smaller sites to understand their local surroundings and site specific environmental impact. Please…


2024 CCS Code and Checklist Changes Explained

Published 1 January 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDisability and special needs facilities

The Considerate Constructors Scheme has released their Code of Considerate Practice and Checklist for 2024. The Monitor Checklist changes for 2024 are as follows: The Checklist has been designed to be a single Checklist for all registration types, a “Registered Activity”, means site, supplier, company, sub-contractor, or main contractor. Download the checklist, by clicking the link below.


Advance Notice of Disruptive Works Template

Published 9 July 2022 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesAdvance notice of disruptive works Company and out of hours contact information provided Pre-start information Reasonable working hours

Ensuring the local community is aware well in advance of any disruptive works that may occur is essential for all construction projects. Therefore, the Considerate Constructors Scheme has put together an ‘Advance notice of disruptive works template’ for smaller sites. This can be adapted to be site specific and be given to all neighbours potentially affected by construction activities such…


Protecting Wildlife Guidance

Published 9 May 2022 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDefined plan to protect and enhance the natural environment Education Identification of flora, fauna and natural resources Planned planting and hard engineering to enhance the natural environment Protect the local environment Protection of existing natural habitat Removal of invasive species

Protecting wildlife is a key component of the ‘Care for the Environment’ section of the Code of Considerate Practice as local wildlife and eco-systems are often impacted by construction work. During Spring and Winter months in particular is when much of the United Kingdom and Ireland’s wildlife population are raising their young. Read on for resources and best practice examples…


Construction Site Security Guidance

Published 12 August 2021 | Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
CategoriesControlled access

Guidance developed by the National Business Crime Centre and the Metropolitan Police in partnership with the Considerate Constructors Scheme has recently been created with the aim to give advice on how best to secure the construction site in order to offer the benefits of a low crime development from the moment the hoarding goes up until the development is handed…


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