Commitment to People
‘Construction Commitments’
BIS welcomes the Construction Commitments initiative. Led by the industry (Strategic Forum for Construction) they set out values, commitments to good practice, and targets in 6 key areas, including Commitment to People, and Health and Safety. They are intended to underpin all construction projects.
Health and Safety
Health and safety is a huge issue for the construction industry given the large number of fatalities and accidents. It has a direct impact on the public’s perception of the industry. BIS works with the industry, HSE, and other Government Departments to ensure a joined up approach to safety and related policy areas. HSE leads on the enforcement of legislation and associated Codes of Practice.
Delivering improved Business Performance through Respect for People
A Commitment to People is the essence of the Respect for People agenda (Rethinking Construction/ Accelerating Change), and wider Corporate Responsibility (CR) values. The strongest case for Respect for People is the direct link between respect paid to people and an improved business performance by the organisation. A suite of 9 case studies prepared by Constructing Excellence, with BIS support, presents the experiences of different organisations, and sets out why they believe Respect for People makes sound business sense. See also our leaflet entitled Delivering improved business performance through Respect for People. A Welsh version of the leaflet is also available.
This is an industry-led scheme created to improve its image, and reduce any negative effect on the environment, and the communities in which companies undertake their construction projects
