Considerate Constructors Scheme launches
pioneering www.constructionmap.info to offer a single point of reference for
construction activity across the UK and Ireland.
This easy to use portal provides, for the first time,
anyone – whether a member of the Public, future employees, or someone already
within the industry – a unique opportunity to see what is happening in the
construction industry.
The Map shows thousands of ‘map pins’ – currently over
12,900 – which provide visitors with the ability to:
- Identify
location, project name, client name and site contact details of all
Scheme-Registered Sites, Ultra Sites, Companies and Suppliers.
- View details
of Scheme Partners, Scheme Supporters, Professional Partners, Events and
National Award winners.
- Search for
Universities and other educational institutions offering
construction-related courses.
Visitors to constructionmap.info can search by postcode or by keyword. When the
results are presented, they can simply click on pins to find out more about
that project or organisation, and also see what is happening near to where they
live and work.
In time, the Map will be developed to show industry
training locations and industry activities – such as Open Doors and CITB events
– as well as the opportunity to be able to interact with those listed and to
get updates and feedback on construction activity in the UK and Ireland.
Constructionmap.info is also
planned to be used by the construction industry to display jobs and
apprenticeship opportunities, provide contact and website details on a
particular project and promote success through Considerate Constructors Scheme
National Award logos and Scheme star ratings. In addition, there will also be
the opportunity for sites and companies to update their details directly to
give up to date information about what they are doing.
Considerate Constructors Scheme Chief Executive Edward
Hardy said: “Launching the very first interactive construction map is a massive
achievement for both the industry and the wider Public. Constructionmap.info
provides an easily usable resource to find out what’s going on and where right
across the UK and Irish construction industries. Not only does it provide a
single point of reference for the entire population, it gives those committed
to improving the image and reputation of the construction industry an
opportunity to showcase their projects and be able to demonstrate what they are
doing as considerate constructors.
“At this stage, resources available within the Map
provides a great starting point, which, over time will be expanded. The Scheme
looks forward to continuing to spearhead the development of
constructionmap.info to grow its functionality and reach in becoming a central
resource for everyone interested in construction activity in the UK and
Ireland, and beyond.”
