Considerate Constructors Scheme Acquires Building a Safer Future: A New Era for Safety in Construction

The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has strategically acquired the Building a Safer Future (BSF) programme, marking a significant consolidation in the UK's construction safety landscape. Initiated in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, BSF is instrumental in fostering a robust safety culture and driving behavioural change across the built environment. Its Charter, comprising five key commitments, and the Champions programme offer practical tools and assessments for companies to enhance leadership and culture around building safety, extending its focus beyond high-rise residential to all construction activities. This acquisition solidifies CCS's role as the independent advocate for industry change, building on its prior management of the BSF Charter. The integration is presented as a 'commonsense' alignment, given both entities' shared objectives of improving safety standards, promoting collaboration, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. For senior decision-makers, this move signals a strengthened resource for navigating complex building safety regulations and mitigating risk, particularly following Dame Judith Hackitt’s review. The enhanced offering, complementing CCS's recent partnership with Veriforce CHAS, underscores a concerted industry effort to elevate accountability and safety performance across the supply chain. Read More