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Andy Temple joins Considerate Constructors Scheme Board as Non-Executive Director

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has appointed Andy Temple as a Non-Executive Director, further strengthening its Board with senior industry expertise. With more than 25 years’ experience, Andy will play an important role in advancing CCS’ mission to raise standards and drive responsible construction practices. Who is Andy Temple? Andy is Executive Managing Director for Property […]

Beyond awareness: what mental health support really looks like across the industry

Mental Health Awareness Month may be drawing to a close but for the construction industry, the conversation doesn’t stop here. Every May, the construction industry is encouraged to pause and reflect on the mental health of its workforce. And while that spotlight matters, the harder question is always the same: what happens the other eleven […]

Building A Safer Future Recognises Higgins’ Leadership & Culture Progress

Building a Safer Future (BSF) has awarded Higgins Group the Certificate of Commitment and Progress – Building Safety Stage One: Leadership and Culture, following the successful completion of the first module of the BSF Charter Champion assessment. The assessment recognises organisations that demonstrate strong leadership behaviours, cultural maturity and a clear commitment to raising building […]

Considerate Constructors Scheme launches Rewards Programme to recognise and reward positive practice across construction

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched the CCS Rewards Programme, a new benefit designed to provide real, everyday value to those working on CCS registered sites. Available exclusively to CCS Partners, their employees, site workers and subcontractors, the CCS Rewards Programme offers discounts across a wide range of everyday essentials including food and groceries, utilities, […]

2026 CCS Checklist Update – Practical Walk‑Through for Site Managers

Considerate Constructors Scheme launches updated checklist & scoring model to strengthen standards across community, environment & workforce

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has today launched a strengthened, modernised checklist and scoring model, introducing a clearer and more consistent framework for assessing responsible construction across the UK and Ireland. This evolution of the checklist guided by extensive consultation with contractors, monitors, clients and subject matter experts, and further strengthened through testing with a pilot project, introduces 24 defined themes aligned to CCS’s three pillars of Community, Environment and Workforce. The […]

Considerate Constructors Scheme Launches First-Ever Next Generation Forum to Bring Emerging Voices into Industry Leadership

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched its first Next Generation Forum, a new shadow board designed to give early career professionals a formal voice in shaping the future of considerate construction. Made up of Rising Star winners from CCS’s Gala Awards in 2024 and 2025, the Forum brings together a group of 16 talented, values […]

Building a Safer Future announces McLaren Construction as latest BSF Champion

McLaren Construction has been awarded Champion Status by Building a Safer Future (BSF) following a rigorous two‑stage assessment process. The accreditation recognises organisations that demonstrate strong leadership, cultural maturity and a clear, sustained commitment to raising building safety standards across the industry. McLaren has expanded in recent years in both scale and the range of […]

Heart Month 2026: Supporting Better Heart Health Across the UK

Why Heart Month matters Each February, Heart Month provides an important reminder that cardiovascular disease continues to be one of the UK’s most significant health challenges. Millions of people across the country are currently living with heart and circulatory conditions, highlighting the ongoing need for awareness, prevention and early intervention. Led by national charities, Heart […]

From Awareness to Action: Key Takeaways from Our EDI & Inclusivity Event

Our recent EDI & Inclusivity event explored a simple but powerful idea: inclusive workplaces aren’t built through intent alone, they’re built through everyday actions, behaviours and decisions. Across two complementary sessions, speakers shared lived experience, practical insight and leadership challenge, moving the conversation from awareness to action. Insights from Muslims in Construction The first half […]

Partners Day 2026 Roundup

Recently, we brought our Partners together for a dedicated Partners Day – a valuable opportunity to step back, reflect, and focus on what comes next for the Considerate Constructors Scheme. The conversations focused firmly on the future. Following a period of review and adjustment, CCS is moving forward with a clear, stable and future-focused direction. […]

Construction for Women Launches UK’s First National Site Standard for Female Operatives, First Adopted by the Considerate Constructors Scheme

Construction for Women (CFW) has today launched the Construction for Women: National Site Standard for Female Operatives, the UK’s first governance-led framework designed to modernise welfare, inclusion, safety and operational practice for women working on construction sites. The Standard establishes a clear national benchmark to support consistent, practical improvements across the construction industry and is […]

Building a Safer Future announces Wilmott Dixon as newest BSF Champion

Building a Safer Future (BSF) is pleased to confirm that Willmott Dixon has achieved BSF Champion status, following a rigorous two-stage assessment process. This recognition highlights organisations that demonstrate strong leadership, cultural maturity and robust governance in building safety. As one of the UK’s leading contractors, Willmott Dixon has shown a proactive approach to embedding […]

New Senior Data Analyst joins Considerate Constructors Scheme

We’re pleased to welcome Brandon O’Donnell to CCS as Senior Data Analyst, strengthening our commitment to using data-driven insight to support positive change across the construction industry. Who is Brandon O’Donnell? Brandon O’Donnell brings a strong and varied background in data analysis, insight development and data strategy across multiple sectors. His experience includes leading data […]

Considerate Constructors Scheme Unveils Grand Gala 2025 Award Winners

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) proudly celebrated the industry’s leading innovators at its annual Awards Gala on Friday evening at the Natural History Museum, recognising 16 Rising Stars and 12 major category winners who raise the bar for responsible, innovative and inclusive construction. From climate champions to community heroes, this year’s winners prove that construction isn’t […]

Building a Safer Future welcomes Equans as latest BSF Champion

Building a Safer Future (BSF) announces that Equans UK & Ireland has successfully achieved BSF Champion status, demonstrating its commitment to safety, integrity and accountability across the built environment. Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, as well as advanced energy and digital services. Bringing together technical expertise and delivery capability, Equans […]

How to support good mental health in construction site teams

Please note this article includes discussion of suicide and depression some readers may find upsetting or triggering. Mental health remains the biggest threat to life in the UK construction sector. Two construction workers die by suicide every day, giving the industry the highest suicide rate of any sector. This ‘silent epidemic’ is tearing through lives […]

How to enhance the natural environment during construction projects

Leading by example The construction industry plays a significant role in shaping the built environment, but it also carries responsibility for protecting the natural one. At CCS, we place sustainability, decarbonisation, and environmental stewardship at the heart of our Code of Considerate Practice. With the UK aiming for net zero by 2050, construction must lead by […]

Building a Safer Future announces United Infrastructure as its newest Champion

United Infrastructure Ltd – formerly United Living – has become the latest organisation to be awarded Building a Safer Future (BSF) Champion status, recognising its outstanding commitment to safety leadership and culture across the built environment. Following United Infrastructure’s successful completion of both Stage 1 (Leadership and Culture) and Stage 2 (Corroborating Elements) of the […]

How to manage skin cancer risks on construction sites

This May, Skin Cancer Awareness Month aims to highlight the importance of preventing skin cancer, a significant threat to construction workers in the UK, primarily due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Despite comprising around only 8% of the UK workforce, construction workers account for 44% of occupational skin cancer diagnoses and 42% of related deaths […]

New Head of Partnerships joins Considerate Constructors Scheme

CCS is pleased to welcome Sophia Dowokpor-James as Head of Partnerships. Who is Sophia Dowokpor-James? With over 15 years of experience across the public and private sectors, Sophia Dowokpor-James has built a career focused on partnership development and strategic communications. Her previous roles include leading partnership activity for Innovation Zero, the UK’s largest net zero […]

Partners Day 2025 Highlights

This week, we gathered with our partners for Partners Day 2025 – a day that left us inspired, energised, and more determined than ever to drive positive change across the construction industry. It was a day centred around listening, learning, celebrating, and looking ahead together with a shared commitment to building better standards for our […]

World Suicide Prevention Day 2025

As we mark World Suicide Prevention Day today we must confront a devastating truth. Two construction workers in the UK die by suicide every single day. That is more than 700 lives lost each year, making suicide the leading cause of death in our sector. With a suicide rate more than four times the national […]

Considerate Constructors Scheme announces senior leadership changes to enable sector progress

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), the independent champion for change in the construction and development sector, has appointed Desiree Blamey as the business’ first Managing Director, marking a significant milestone in its leadership journey and commitment to inclusive, values-driven growth. Who is Desiree Blamey? Desiree Blamey is a seasoned finance and business executive with over 15 […]

New Head of Product joins Considerate Constructors Scheme

CCS has appointed Ben Hallinan as Head of Product, strengthening our commitment to delivering innovative tools and services that support positive change across the construction industry. Who is Ben Hallinan? Ben Hallinan brings extensive experience in digital product management, eCommerce and customer experience improvement. His background includes leading the vision, strategy and delivery of Australia […]

News: Considerate Constructors Scheme becomes an accredited Living Wage Employer

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) is proud to announce that we are now officially an accredited Living Wage Employer. This is a significant milestone that reflects our core values and unwavering commitment to raising standards across the construction industry. This accreditation means that everyone working directly for CCS, as well as third-party contracted staff, will now […]

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2025

June 23rd proudly celebrates International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) – the incredible women shaping the future of construction and engineering. This year’s theme, #WeEngineerTogether, highlights the power of collaboration and diversity in driving innovation. Diversity isn’t just a checkbox – it’s the foundation for better design, more efficient delivery, and a more inclusive built environment […]

Raising the standard for UV Protection in construction

CCS Commits to Setting a Higher Bar for UV Protection This May, as Skin Cancer Awareness Month puts melanoma in the spotlight, the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) is stepping up to tackle an often overlooked risk: sun exposure. Despite making up around just 8% of the UK workforce, construction workers account for a shocking 44% […]

Three Cities, Countless Wins: Highlights from Manchester, Glasgow & Belfast’s National Site Awards

What a phenomenal start to the National Site Awards 2025! In our first week, we’ve had the privilege of recognising and celebrating sites across Manchester, Glasgow, and Belfast that are leading the way in considerate construction. These awards honour projects that go above and beyond in their commitment to the CCS Code of Considerate Practice, setting the standard for […]

Preventing Burnout: Building Resilience for Long-Term Health

In the construction industry, the demanding nature of the job can take a toll on both mental and physical well-being, leading to burnout if left unchecked. Taking proactive steps to manage stress, prioritise recovery, and maintain a balanced lifestyle is essential for staying resilient in the face of challenges. Here, CCS Health Ambassador Kate Cook […]

Hydration and Vitality: Essential Tips for Construction Workers

Maintaining hydration and supporting your body with the right vitamins is essential for construction workers who face physically demanding tasks daily. Proper hydration keeps you energised, focused, and safe on-site, while essential vitamins contribute to long-term health, immunity, and sustained energy levels. In this blog, CCS Health Ambassador Kate Cook shares practical advice on hydration […]