The Considerate Constructors Scheme - the not for profit
organisation that works with contractors, clients, the construction supply
chain and communities to enhance the image of the construction industry - is
introducing a series of steps that will develop the Scheme for the next decade.
The Scheme, which brings value and benefits to thousands of
communities and partner contractors, clients and suppliers across the UK and
Ireland, will work with the industry to create a new focus on Social
Value. It will also focus on driving deeper community and public
engagement, a more focused strategy on consumer facing marketing and PR, a
comprehensive programme of listening and partnership and an assessment of new
technology initiatives that can develop the core benefits of the Scheme.
To develop the Scheme further it will be searching for a new Chief
Executive, while it has confirmed the securing of a new service agreement with
the Scheme’s operational delivery partner from 1 January 2020.
”This announcement sets the Considerate Constructors Scheme on a
path for the next 10 years,” said the Scheme’s Executive Chairman, Isabel
Martinson MBE. “Our new strategy and structure will mean that the Scheme
will be well equipped for the next phase of its journey.
“The appointment of a new Chief Executive is part of this
development. They will report directly to the Executive Chairman and the
Board. They will support our networks, work with senior decision makers
and creatively invigorate community engagement, business development and
marketing, ensuring value for communities, contractors, clients, the supply
chain, local authorities and the public. They will bring insights and
perspectives that refresh our strategies and our approach to all stakeholders.”
Edward
Hardy, who has been the Chief Executive of the Considerate Constructors Scheme
for the past 10 years, will step down at the end of 2019 when the new Chief
Executive takes up the role.
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has a third party delivery
partner that manages the day to day operations and implementation of the
Scheme. The signing of a new delivery and service agreement underscores
the successful partnership that has been created by the Considerate
Constructors Scheme alongside the Scheme’s owners, the Construction Industry
Council (CIC) and the Construction Products Association (CPA).
“The Scheme’s wide adoption, support and partnership across the UK
and Irish construction industries are testament to the hard work, vision and
innovation the Scheme has brought to the construction industry. The
Considerate Constructors Scheme has measurably improved the image of
construction,” said Mrs Martinson.
The new Chief Executive will lead the strategic direction of the
Scheme, how the Scheme works with communities, with customers and with a broad
range of organisations, interest groups, local and national government and
other key stakeholders. New tools will be developed to understand and
measure Social Value. There will be a strengthening of where the
Considerate Constructors Scheme delivers key value, including: the
development of its Ultra Sites programme; contractor and subcontractor
registration; and an assessment of how it may be able to be more effective
geographically. The Scheme will also review its marketing and
communications strategy and how it might provide additional value to industry
Public Affairs work.
“We are entering an exciting time for the Scheme,” Mrs Martinson
continued. “We have a tremendous opportunity to focus on the key benefits
demanded by the industry, to work on our consumer conversations, to engage with
media and public interest groups, NGOs and other stakeholders. We have a
unique delivery platform; the Considerate Constructors Scheme will become more
accessible to the public, continue its effectiveness with the industry and
broaden its outreach and messages.”
The search for the new Chief Executive has begun with an appointment
expected in the coming months.
