Stakeholder perceptions of the Considerate Constructors Scheme in UK construction

Watts, GN; Higham, AP; Alotaibi, A

Abstract

The Considerate Constructors Scheme was introduced in 1997 to improve the image of the UK construction industry and has grown dramatically with over 6,000 construction and infrastructure projects registered valued at £43 billion. Whilst evidence exists that the industry’s image is improving, there is little research into the CCS perceptions of those tasked with the schemes delivery. It is not clear if contractors engage with CCS willingly as proactive participants or succumb to the requirements of clients to simply win work. The aim of this paper is to gain an insight into contractor perceptions of CCS to ultimately aid clients and contractors in their delivery of the scheme, and ensure the CCS delivers the maximum benefit for stakeholders. A case study of a single infrastructure project registered with the CCS is utilised. All CCS documents were critically analysed, and interviews conducted with clients, the contractor and residents. The findings contribute to an unexplored area of research and reveal the motivations behind why a contractor engages with the CCS, the advantages and drawbacks in the scheme’s current enactment, and key lessons on how the CCS could be administered and delivered more effectively for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Citation

Watts, G., Higham, A., & Alotaibi, A. (2021). Stakeholder perceptions of the Considerate Constructors Scheme in UK construction. Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering Sustainability, 174(1), 46-52. https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.20.00028

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 16, 2020
• Online Publication Date: Jun 25, 2020
• Publication Date: Feb 16, 2021
• Deposit Date: Jun 19, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 25, 2021
• Journal: ICE - Engineering Sustainability
• Print ISSN: 1478-4629
• Electronic ISSN: 1751-7680
• Publisher: Thomas Telford
• Volume: 174
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 46-52
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.20.00028
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.20.00028
• Related Public URLs: https://www-icevirtuallibrary-com.salford.idm.oclc.org/toc/jensu/current