COMPLETE construction partner Stepnell has achieved ‘Excellent' Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) scores for two projects in Bristol.

The Considerate Constructors Scheme sets out criteria to score project sites on appearance, how well the workforce is treated, how the community is integrated and respected, and how much care is taken for the environment.

The Stepnell team achieved a perfect score of 45/45 for works to create a new home venue for St Bernadette's rugby club in Bristol. An additional two points have been added on top of this score in recognition of Stepnell's commitment to collaboration.

The site team embarked on a programme of community outreach in an effort to improve relationships with local residents following anti-social behaviour experienced on site. This included a community open day and barbeque, serving 300 local residents, regular food bank donations and careers talk for local colleges. The Stepnell team also partnered with social enterprise Community Kit Bag to provide low cost and free sports clothes, and equipment to residents.

Tom Wakeford, managing director of Stepnell, said:

"Our teams work tirelessly to ensure every project that we work on has our stamp of quality. Whether its education, healthcare or energy sector projects, we've consistently exceeded in value delivery. These commitments continue to receive positive feedback from clients and neighbouring communities and are key to securing repeat works with our public and private sector clients."

Stepnell's mixed-use St Peter's redevelopment in Bristol also achieved a score of 45/45. The project comprised of 15 houses and ten flats in the Henleaze area and showcased strong local community engagement.

Tom added:

"These CCS score achievements provide that additional confidence for clients in the quality of the projects that we deliver, reassured that maximising value is the Stepnell way. The score also factors in sustainability, which is in line with Stepnell's ISO 50001 accreditation in energy management and commitment to being carbon net-zero by 2050."

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