In today's world, we are continuously faced with a barrage of information, advice and guidance - much of which can often lead to confusion, rather than being helpful. The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has, reassuringly, a clear and simple objective; to improve the image of the construction industry and encourage best practice beyond statutory requirements. The not-for-profit scheme was established by the industry back in 1997, and has become the recognised force for improvement within construction. That's a pretty important role given construction contributed £92bn in economic output in 2014 (6.1% of the total). Furthermore, the industry is forecast to grow by over 70% within the next 10 years. Great growth opportunities and playing a pivotal part in the nation's economy are, however, met with steep and urgent challenges. Construction faces a dearth of workers - over 200,000 more are needed in the next five years, -women continue to be under-represented, and there's growing pressure on the environment in order to meet the demands of an ever-expanding population. The industry recognises the scheme's impact on helping to tackle these challenges, so much so that it has become a tendering condition for a large number of publicly and privately funded projects.
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