Awards
Awards are a way to showcase the operation of not only Pevensey Coastal Defence but also the project itself. None of these awards would have been possible without the willingness of all stakeholders to work together constructively for the good of the community and the environment. They also reflect also how the scheme was initially setup by the Environment Agency and the close collaboration that has existed between PCDL and the Agency ever since.
The drop to Considerate Constructors Scheme Bronze lasted only one year as Pevensey Bay’s Sea Defence Scheme received its fourth Silver Award in five years at a ceremony in London on 5th April. It is always nice to be recognised for ones efforts, especially when the awarding body is a national organisation that has reviewed well over 40,000 sites. We still seek to improve and will continue to support the scheme in its quest to raise standards across the construction industry.
After three years of Silver Awards, May 2010 saw a return to a Bronze Award from the Considerate Constructors Scheme, despite recording similar marks to 2009. Far from standards slipping on site, this reflects continued improvement within the construction industry. Many clients now require their contractors to be registered with the scheme so that an independent evaluation of their performance can be made.
April 2009 saw the site win a third consecutive Silver Award from the Considerate Constructors Scheme, all achieved with a consistent mark of 37 out of 40. Going to just 7% of UK construction sites, these awards recognise efforts made to minimise inconvenience in the immediate neighbourhood and a commitment to raise standards of site management, safety and environmental awareness beyond statutory duties.
The Pevensey scheme was also shortlisted for an award in the category of Best UK Operational Project in the 2009 Public Private Finance Awards held on May 19th 2009 in London.
Pevensey Coastal Defence Ltd won the Green Apple 2006 silver award in the Building & Construction (Green Practices) category. Run by the Green Organisation, an independent, non-political, non-activist, non-profit environment group, they are dedicated to recognising, rewarding and promoting environmental best practice around the world. The award was presented in the armoury of the Tower of London by David Bellamy.
2003 & 2005 Considerate Constructors Scheme , Bronze Award. Going to just 7% of UK construction sites, these awards recognise efforts made to minimise inconvenience in the immediate neighbourhood and a commitment to raise standards of site management, safety and environmental awareness beyond statutory duties.
2002 Public Private Finance Awards, Best Environment Project above £20 Million. The Public Private Finance Awards are the biggest and most prestigious event in the public private partnerships calendar, involving all key industry figures from both the public and private sectors.
2001 Contract Journal National Construction Industry winner of PFI/PPP Award. The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards are the most prestigious in the construction industry. Developed with the industry for the industry, they reward innovation and excellence in British construction.
