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Considerate Constructors Scheme launches Pathway and Supply Chain Partner types to strengthen industry collaboration
Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new partnership framework designed to make it easier for organisations across the built environment to engage in a way that reflects their role, stage and priorities. The structured model guides organisations from initial engagement through to leadership, with registration demonstrating delivery and partnership building capability, visibility and influence. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]