Race for London 2012 and Public Sector Work - Respect for People

1. Race for London 2012 and Public Sector Work - Respect for People 23 October 2008 Clive Young, Assistant Director, Skills and People Policy Construction Sector Unit

2. Objectives Presentation - 20 mins. Discussion - 20 mins. Presentation: You will have a better understanding of: • The cross government/industry Sustainable Construction strategy and People aspects • The Respect for People agenda elements • How Respect for People relates to the construction industry Commitment to People principles • Respect for/Commitment to People and procurement (pubic sector and ODA) • Business benefits arising from adopting Respect for/Commitment to People principles Discussion • Issues arising Happy to clarify whenever necessary (what do you mean by …?), but detailed questions and points at the end, please.

3. General - Taking the lead in central government in relations with the Construction sector. - Working with industry, and other stakeholders to deliver a marked improvement in business performance (construction business improvement agenda.) KPI measurement (Constructing Excellence) Fatal accidents in construction since 1960 Construction Sector Unit – our role • Respect for People – as an advocate, supporting industry initiatives; helping to communicate the business case.

4. The Sustainable Construction agenda • A Cross-Government/ industry programme • Purpose - To drive forward a sustainable, innovative and productive industry sector • Objectives - Higher standards • - An industry galvanized to drive forward sustainability agenda • - Clarity for the industry of Government’s efforts relating to sustainable construction

5. 1. Build sustainable buildings – What we should build; the product 2. Build sustainably – How we should do it; the process Two key challenges

6. The Sustainable Construction agenda • The Means: • Procurement • Design • Innovation • People • Better Regulation • The Ends: • Climate Change Mitigation • Climate Change Adaptation • Water • Biodiversity • Waste • Materials

7. The Sustainable Construction agenda • Main People elements: • Skills • Health and safety

8. The Industry improvement agenda • Origin – Egan Task Force Industry improvement agenda: Rethinking Construction/Accelerating Change • Ownership – Industry, supported by Government • Strands covered: * Committed Leadership • * Focus on the customer • * Product team integration • * Quality-Driven agenda • * Commitment to People

9. Respect for People – from 1998 to the present Rethinking Construction Task Group report – 1998 (Commitment to People) Movement for Innovation report (Commitment to People ‘Our Biggest Asset’) - Working Group on Respect for People - 2000 The Commitment to People Cycle Strategic Forum Construction Commitments (Commitment to People) - 2008 Respect for People Working Group final report (A Framework for Action) - 2004 Strategic Forum 2012 Construction Commitments (Commitment to People) - 2006

10. Respect for People – what it is • To encourage businesses to value those who work on their projects, and the surrounding community. • They are intended to be reflected in your approach to everything from health and safety to providing training opportunities and encouraging job satisfaction. • Main Elements • Workplace Diversity • Site Facilities and the site working environment • Health • Safety • Career development and lifelong learning • The off-site working environment • Behavioural issues

11. Respect for People and the Strategic Forum Construction commitments (1) R4P themes Commitment to People principles • Construction sites will be clean, tidy and provide good quality facilities, including catering, appropriate to the diverse needs of the workforce. Worker satisfaction ) Working environment ) • Training and development will be offered to all staff, including the client, to meet individual, project and company needs • Opportunities for apprenticeships and work experience will be offered Training Plan Work in occupied premises • Sites will be run considerately without causing nuisance to local communities • Local communities will be fully involved and engaged from the outset of all projects

12. Respect for People and the Strategic Forum Construction commitments (2) • A policy of equal opportunities will be adopted to encourage a diverse workforce Equality and diversity Health and Safety • Health and safety is integral to the success of any project, from design and construction to subsequent operation and maintenance All designs will address health and safety issues and all projects will have risk register 2012 construction projects will aspire to be injury and incident-free All health and safety risks, including those related to occupational health, will be assessed managed action taken an communicated from inception to design All professional on site staff will hold Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) or equivalent. Companies will sign up to and implement the Strategic Forum Health and Safety Code

13. Respect for/Commitment to People and procurement (public sector and ODA) (1) • Intended for all parties in the supply chain, including clients • Client organisations signed up: • Central Government: MoD-Defence Estates, DoH, DWP, BERR, Highways Agency • Local Government and housing: Fusion 21 Ltd, Liverpool Housing Trust, Trent & Dove Housing, East Thames Group, Gallions, Housing Corporation • Other: RDAs (SEEDA, SWRDA, EMDA), Land Securities, Construction Clients Group, Local Government Task Force, ODA

14. Respect for/Commitment to People and procurement (public sector and ODA) (2) Employment and training opportunities • Policy relating to construction and local employment and training opportunities becoming well established at local level • Increasing attention at central Government level (apprenticeship challenges) • Practical issues and learning from others – the Construction Legacy – Housing/London experience • Partnership between Housing Forum and ConstructionSkills, 2003 • Purpose – through its programme of demonstration projects, and focus on employment and training, to ensure there are long term benefits to local communities: filling of skills gaps; investment in the communities. • Case studies detailing lessons learned and benefits achieved • More demonstration projects sought in the South of England

15. The ODA and the 2012 Construction Commitments – (2006) Source: London 2012 website

16. ODA Procurement Policy (1) Source: ODA website, published March 2007

17. ODA Procurement Policy (2) The big question? - In the eyes of the ODA, what is the ‘perfect’ way to provide excellent Respect for /Commitment to People? • What ODA has said: • It will contribute to a London 2012 employment and skills legacy • It will work with national and regional employment and skills bodies to achieve this • It is committed to fair employment terms and encourages its suppliers and contractors to adopt fair employment terms and conditions and practices. This includes payment of nationally agreed rates where applicable and fair and appropriate pay. • It encourages suppliers and contractors to implement adequate provision for employee representation in the work place, to enable quick and smooth resolution of potential industrial conflicts. • It will look to its main contractors to ensure that their personnel have the required competency and skills, through the use of schemes such as the Construction Skills Certification Scheme, the national vocational qualifications framework, apprenticeships and any equivalent arrangements. • The full policies are available at www.london2012.comand hard copies are available on request

18. Respect for People Business Benefits What the advocates say

19. What the Business Advocates say (1)

20. What the Business Advocates say (2)

21. Relevant industry initiatives welcomed by BERR • Construction Commitments – (Strategic Forum): sign up with follow up action • Respect for People Code of good Health and safety working practice (Strategic Forum): sign up with follow up action • Considerate Constructors Scheme: Sign up with follow up action • Constructing Better Health: participation • Industry improvement agenda: Constructing Excellence, benchmarking etc; involvement with best practice groups • Cross industry apprenticeship Task Force, CITB- ConstructionSkills/SSC programmes

22. Discussion Ideas/feedback from the floor • Aspects that delegates are already engaged in – lessons to share • Aspects that are new to people, not currently on the radar • Aspects that could present greatest difficulty • Potential ‘Quick Wins’ – areas not receiving attention, but which could be. What is involved? • Areas that could be looked at for implementation in the medium/longer term • Other issues

23. Website: www.berr.gov.uk Construction Sector Unit: www.berr.gov.uk/sectors/construction/index.html Clive Young Assistant Director Skills and People Policy Construction Sector Unit Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform 1 Victoria Street London SW1H 0ET Tel: 020 7215 0866 Fax: 020 7215 6151 Email: clive.young@berr.gsi.gov.uk