Considerate Constructors

The Francis Crick Institute’s building site was rated as ‘exceptionally good’ in its first Considerate Constructors Scheme inspection.

On 14 July, a range of activities in and around the construction site were subjected to scrutiny by a Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) monitor. The industry expert assessed the site’s performance in eight categories including safety, cleanliness and respect.

The site was awarded a total score of 37.5 out of a possible 40 points: a clear indication of commitment to the Considerate Constructors Scheme from The Francis Crick Institute and building firm Laing O’Rourke.

The report stated: “This is an exemplary site and it is early days for this long term project; there has already been an impressive level of community involvement. The initiative to engage 40 apprentices during the project and the level of information issued to those affected by the project is outstanding.”

The site for The Francis Crick Institute scored the maximum of five points for being considerate, responsible and a good neighbour. The top rating is only awarded when a site is doing something exceptional and unique, as well as working to a very high standard. In this case, good communications with people who live nearby, a detailed complaints procedure, and the attendance of CCS character, Ivor Goodsite, at a local community event were noted as examples of good practice.

All other areas of observation, including environmental policy and health and safety procedures, received a rating of 4.5 (high level beyond compliance) showing that the site operates at a level well above average.

Andy Smith, The Francis Crick Institute’s Construction Director said: “The Francis Crick Institute will be a landmark building in London. On-site works began only a few weeks ago so achieving such a positive report at this stage is a tremendous start to our four-year construction programme.  We are very pleased with progress to date and are confident that high standards will be maintained throughout.”

The overall result puts the site in the top 10% of the Considerate Constructors sites across the country making it eligible for the Scheme’s Annual National Awards.

CCS inspectors will visit the site regularly to make sure it continues to operate in line with the Scheme.

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