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Considerate Constructors Awards Scheme (two awards)
The silver award is for a highways scheme in Worthing, West Sussex, while another highways scheme, by MGWSP in Northamptonshire, has picked up a bronze award.
From more than 7,600 eligible sites which completed in 2009, only the top performing 7.5% won an award of any description.
The silver award, for a road safety scheme at Chapel Road/Marine Parade in Worthing, was presented at Plaisterers Hall, London on 5 May by Robert Biggs, chairman, Considerate Constructors Scheme (see pic).
The site was commended for high standards in the judging criteria of ‘environmental’, ‘cleanliness’, ‘neighbourliness’, ‘respectfulness’, ‘safety’ and ‘responsibility’; and for its exceptional achievements in the categories of ‘considerate’ and ‘accountable’.
Nigel Steer, construction manager for May Gurney, said: “The scheme was a great example of how alliance working and good communication can be beneficial. A lot of hard work at the design and construction stage meant that great consideration was taken to reduce the impact of the works on the public.
“These measures included planning works around the Christmas shopping trade, ensuring the design had minimal impact on road users, and keeping local stakeholders involved and informed every step of the way.”
Communication methods deployed to keep the public informed included a regularly updated website, a bi-weekly newsletter, leaflets and letters sent to residents and regular visits to shopkeepers to keep them updated.
Kieran Stigant, executive director customers & communities, West Sussex County Council, said: “This award reflects very well on the scheme and all who were involved. Please pass on my congratulations.”
The bronze award picked up by MGWSP, a JV between May Gurney and WSP, was for work on Gold Street in Northampton.
MGWSP was praised for the excellent level of consideration shown to the public and traders during the seven month project; the high standard of presentation of the site; and the decision to carry out work in split shifts to make progress faster and less disruptive.
Cllr Heather Smith, Northamptonshire County Council cabinet member for environment, growth and transport, said: “Whenever a large project like this takes place there’s inevitably a great deal of disruption but it’s good to see that steps were taken to ensure that this was mitigated as much as possible.
“I’d like to congratulate all concerned for their efforts in winning such a richly-deserved award.”
The award was presented by Michael Ankers OBE, chief executive of Construction Products Association.
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