Community

As a responsible contractor we recognise the promotion of good considerate practice and are keen participants in the Considerate Constructors Scheme, which aims to raise standards of construction through better management and presentation of sites. We firmly believe will improves our business reputation, professionalism and relations with our neighbours, the communities in which we work, and society at large. All of our sites are registered with Considerate Constructors Scheme, where we comply with the eight-point code of considerate practice:

Considerate
Environmentally aware
Clean
A Good Neighbour
Respectful
Safe
Responsible
Accountable

Through the adoption of the Considerate Constructors scheme, noise, vibration and dust are continuously monitored and kept to a minimum on all sites. Neighbours and adjoining owners will be informed when noisy activities are required to be carried out, these works will be undertaken at such a time as to minimise nuisance as far as is practicable possible, the same would apply to vibration. With regards to dust, activities would be carried out using water suppression wherever possible and all access routes, footpaths and parking areas would be kept clean and tidy. Our average CCS score for 2010 is 32.7, this is a year on year improvement.

We operate a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy considering not only the community where our sites are located, but the local communities to our Head Office in Cheltenham and our Regional Office in Cardiff. We will work to:

Effectively communicate with the local community and stakeholders by providing newsletters, information
      boards and online information and feedback forums on our projects. Site staff will also work with local
      communities and local authorities providing project specific and construction information through talks
      and presentations.
Work with local skills and employment organisations to provide employment opportunities for
      local people.
Work with local schools and colleges through site visits as well as specific involvement such as support
      with relocation of plants and animals.
Supporting local groups through charitable donations either directly or through provision of services
      or materials.

Charity Giving

Over the years Britannia employees have contributed too many local and national charities. Last year we raised over £5,000 for two charities that were nominated by the staff. This year we are aiming to raise £5000 for the British Heart Foundation and Dorothy House; both have special meaning to the team at Britannia. So far the total for 2010 - 2011 is £4949. Click here for information on the charity activities at Britannia.

Britannia matches any money raised by the staff for the nominated charities. If you would like you charity to be included in the list for 2011 - 2012, please email your details and information about your charity to commsteam@britanniaconstruction.co.uk