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19/08/2019
National Space Centre Works Recognised With CCS Awards
Work completed at the National Space Centre in Leicester has been celebrated with Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) awards.
Contractor Woodhead Group secured two wins for its work on the project, receiving an award for its community engagement during the Launch Pad project, and also nominated the Centre itself for their commitment to supporting initiatives, which resulted in a record-breaking score of 48/50.
The National Space Centre's new Launch Pad provides a more flexible ticketing facility to help visitors during busy periods, as well as creating a brand-new exhibition space, which now houses Tim Peake's Sokol spacesuit and Matt Damon's EVA suit from The Martian, amongst other exciting exhibits.
This project was procured through the Scape Venture framework which enables rapid and efficient delivery, as well as creating a series of benefits for the local economy. It was the first ever construction project under one year in duration to be registered as a Considerate Constructors Scheme Ultra Site.
Ultra Sites were introduced by the Considerate Constructors Scheme in 2017 and represent the highest level of attainment within the scheme.
Mark Maisey, who led the project from the Woodhead Group commented:
"The National Space Centre remained open whilst we were delivering on a live site, so we wanted to push the boundaries of considerate construction. The client, together with Scape Venture, fully supported our community engagement."
Considerate Constructors Scheme chief executive Edward Hardy added: "Special congratulations to each award-winning Ultra Site and award-winning supplier who have set the bar of considerate construction to an exceptional level. The National Space Centre Ultra Site is an example of the exceptional standards of performance which can be achieved in a very short period of time when everyone works together.
"The innovative efforts of Woodhead's team and supply chain have truly made a spectacle for the local community and workforce, underlining how the industry can adapt technology to enthuse and promote a positive image of our industry."
These accolades come as the next phase of the works at the National Space Centre are set to begin, which will include a new mezzanine floor, with exciting education space.
Contractor Woodhead Group secured two wins for its work on the project, receiving an award for its community engagement during the Launch Pad project, and also nominated the Centre itself for their commitment to supporting initiatives, which resulted in a record-breaking score of 48/50.
The National Space Centre's new Launch Pad provides a more flexible ticketing facility to help visitors during busy periods, as well as creating a brand-new exhibition space, which now houses Tim Peake's Sokol spacesuit and Matt Damon's EVA suit from The Martian, amongst other exciting exhibits.
This project was procured through the Scape Venture framework which enables rapid and efficient delivery, as well as creating a series of benefits for the local economy. It was the first ever construction project under one year in duration to be registered as a Considerate Constructors Scheme Ultra Site.
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Ultra Sites were introduced by the Considerate Constructors Scheme in 2017 and represent the highest level of attainment within the scheme.
Mark Maisey, who led the project from the Woodhead Group commented:
"The National Space Centre remained open whilst we were delivering on a live site, so we wanted to push the boundaries of considerate construction. The client, together with Scape Venture, fully supported our community engagement."
Considerate Constructors Scheme chief executive Edward Hardy added: "Special congratulations to each award-winning Ultra Site and award-winning supplier who have set the bar of considerate construction to an exceptional level. The National Space Centre Ultra Site is an example of the exceptional standards of performance which can be achieved in a very short period of time when everyone works together.
"The innovative efforts of Woodhead's team and supply chain have truly made a spectacle for the local community and workforce, underlining how the industry can adapt technology to enthuse and promote a positive image of our industry."
These accolades come as the next phase of the works at the National Space Centre are set to begin, which will include a new mezzanine floor, with exciting education space.
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