Considerate Constructors Scheme 
Considerate Constructors is a scheme that provides a stragtegy to engage the local communities with construction projects. It is our aim to ensure the local community benefit from our presence in the area and we do this by communicating with, and learning about, our neighbours.
Kier is an Associate Member of Considerate Constructions and all their projects are registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme. The Eastpoint Centre project was initially registered with the CCS scheme in May 2010.
The continuation of the good working relationship that we currently have with our neighbours is important to us and we will continue to strive to not only maintain that relationship, but to improve on it.
Kier Southern is proud of its commitment to the scheme and were rewarded for its efforts with three silver and two bronze awards in 2010.
History of the Considerate Constructors Scheme
In late 1994, following Sir Michael Latham’s review ‘Constructing the Team’, the Construction Industry Council formed the ‘Latham Review Implementation Forum’. One of the member groups focused on the need to improve the image of the industry. The result was the creation of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.
In 1996 a steering group took over the implementation of this new scheme and developed the Code of Considerate Practice. They also decided on the general principles that the scheme should aim to achieve. These were: to form a voluntary scheme founded on encouragement, which would work with construction companies sites to improve their relationship with their neighbours, the general public and the environment; that the scheme should carry out inspections of registered sites and report on and mark them against the eight key areas listed in the Code of Considerate Practice and finally to reward the best performing sites.
In 1997, responsibility for the implementation of the scheme was given to the
The scheme was officially launched in June 1997. Seventy-five sites were registered and four monitors were recruited.
The first National Awards were held in late 1998, as part of National Construction Week, and 15 sites received recognition.
At the end of 1998, the IOB passed over the responsibility of the scheme to the Construction Confederation who recruited David Hardy as general manager.
The Considerate Constructors Scheme Charter
Considerate
All work is to be carried out with positive consideration for the needs of residents, traders, businesses, site personnel and visitors, and the general public. Special attention is to be given to the needs of those with sight, hearing and mobility difficulties.
Environment
Be aware of the environmental impact of sites and minimise as far as possible the effects of noise, light and air pollution. Efforts should be made to select and use local resources wherever possible. Attention should be paid to waste management and materials should be reused and recycled where possible.
Cleanliness
All working sites are to be kept clean and in good order at all times. Site facilities should always be maintained to a good standard. Surplus materials and rubbish should not be allowed to accumulate on the sites or spill over into the surroundings. Dirt and dust from construction operations should be kept to a minimum.
Good Neighbour
General information regarding registration with the scheme should be provided for all neighbours affected by the works. Full and regular communication with neighbours, including adjacent residents, traders and businesses, regarding programming and site activities should be maintained from pre-start to completion.
Respectful
Respectable and safe standards of dress should be maintained at all times. Lewd or derogatory behaviour and language should not be tolerated, under threat of severe disciplinary action. Pride in the management and appearance of sites and the surrounding environment is to be shown at all times. Operatives should be instructed in how properly to deal with the general public.
Safe
Construction operations and site vehicle movements are to be carried out with care and consideration for the safety of site personnel, visitors and the general public. No building activity should be a security risk to others.
Responsible
Ensure that everyone associated with the registered company and sites understands, implements and complies with this code.
Accountable
The Considerate Constructors Scheme company registration posters are to be displayed where clearly visible to the general public on each site covered by the company registration. The contact details of the registered company should be obvious to anyone that may be affected by its activities. All registered company vehicles, used on the public highway, must display the company registration logo with an up to date registration number.