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Suicide prevention is a workplace issue: construction must not look away
A crisis hidden in plain sight As we mark World Suicide Prevention Day, we must confront a devastating reality. Two construction workers die by suicide every single day, making suicide one of the greatest threats to life and wellbeing in our sector. The construction industry continues to experience one of the highest rates of suicide […]
World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: Briefing Takeaways
As we mark World Suicide Prevention Day, our recent Suicide Awareness and Prevention Breakfast Briefing brought together construction leaders, professionals, clients and wellbeing experts to explore one of the most urgent challenges facing our industry: how we can do more to prevent suicide and support people’s mental health. The session focused on the important message, […]
Keeping up the momentum on gender diversity in construction
The need for greater progress As we move into the second half of the year, the conversation around gender diversity in construction needs to move from reflection to real urgency. It’s important to recognise the progress across the wider built environment. More women than ever are coming into surveying, architecture, consulting, and planning, with universities […]
Site work in a heatwave: one size doesn’t fit all
The growing risk of extreme heat The weather this summer is set to be remembered for breaking records. Following the warmest British spring on record and the hottest individual day for May – and the second-hottest May ever globally – June has been a rollercoaster. From Met Office wind and rain warnings to a red […]
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 […]
What the Considerate Constructors Scheme Code update means in practice
An evolution, not a revolution For many contractors, the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) Code of Considerate Practice is something they already recognise in day-to-day delivery. It’s visible in how teams speak to residents, how concerns are listened to, how employee welfare is prioritised, how environmental impacts are managed and how disruption is addressed long before […]
How the National Site Standard can make women’s inclusion the norm on construction sites
Raising the standard For years, the construction sector has talked about attracting more women, supporting women and retaining women. But progress has been painfully slow. We celebrate small gains in representation while knowing the lived experience of many women on site still falls far short of what any of us would want for our colleagues, […]
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. […]
How to build social value on construction sites: three industry exemplars
Building with respect Today, construction is about more than structures; it’s about building trust and leaving a positive footprint in the communities we touch. The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) code sets the framework, but it’s the spirit of respect that truly transforms how we build. When we embed respect from the planning stage to the […]
Interview with Desiree Blamey: ‘It should be the whole built environment upholding these standards’
Changing perceptions “Nobody wants a group of people who are sitting in an ivory tower, telling them what to do,” says Desiree Blamey, managing director of the Considerate Constructors Scheme. Having joined the not-for-profit organisation as head of partnerships last January, Blamey was promoted to managing director in August. The group works with contractors and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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% […]