Community engagement - Revision history

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Designing Buildings at 15:03, 1 October 2019

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In the general sense, ‘community engagement’ is the act of communicating with a ~~local or regional~~ community, irrespective of whether the entity doing the communicating is an individual, a company or a government agency.	+	In the general sense, ‘community engagement’ is the act of communicating with a community, irrespective of whether the entity doing the communicating is an individual, a company or a government agency.

−	Specifically, in the construction industry, community engagement ~~is how construction companies try~~ to ~~assuage~~ local communities ~~over~~ the ~~benefits~~ that they or society in general will see when a project ~~is finally completed~~. This is particularly important for large infrastructure projects of long duration ~~that are known to cost millions and over~~ which the ~~locals~~ may have considerable ~~misgivings~~. In these instances, getting out into the local community and talking and listening to the people is one of the most important things companies can do to build and maintain their reputations.	+	Specifically, in the construction industry, community engagement tends to relate to developers informing or consulting local communities about the impacts that they or society in general will see when a project undertaken. This is particularly important for large infrastructure projects of long duration about which the communities affected may have considerable interest. In these instances, getting out into the local community and talking and listening to the people is one of the most important things companies can do to build and maintain their reputations and ensure the project progresses smoothly.

	= Construction activities =		= Construction activities =

−	By its very nature, construction is a disruptive process with potentially ~~devastating~~ impacts on communities – if not handled correctly. Throughout the construction period, the local community may have to endure ~~months, possibly years~~ of:	+	By its very nature, construction is a disruptive process with potentially significant impacts on communities – if not handled correctly. Throughout the construction period, the local community may have to endure periods of noise and vibration, dust, mud and local congestion.

−	* Construction continuing well into the evening	+	Community engagement should involve contractors and consultants (architects, engineers, surveyors, sub-contractors etc) engaging the community to ensure construction impacts are minimised.
−	* Construction noise	+
−	* Dust and ~~dirt~~	+
−	* Local congestion	+
−	* Daily, ~~continual site deliveries~~	+
−	* Dirty, ~~muddy roads~~	+
−	* A feeling of unease and frustration	+

−	Community engagement should involve contractors and consultants (architects, engineers, surveyors, sub-contractors etc) engaging the community to ensure construction impacts are minimised and to cause the least disruption and offence. This may be achieved by:	+	This may be achieved by:

−	* Engagement – beginning, ideally, even before work starts on site. This may get the locals on board at an early stage ~~before any offence is taken~~, making the subsequent process a lot easier.	+	* Engagement – beginning, ideally, even before work starts on site. This may get the locals on board at an early stage, making the subsequent process a lot easier.
−	* Regularly communicating the progress of the project ~~though regular communications including~~ newsletters, open meetings, site tours, notices and ~~site cameras~~.	+	* Regularly communicating the progress of the project through newsletters, open meetings, site tours, notices and so on.
	* Set-up ‘hands-on’ workshops for local people to provide better engagement.		* Set-up ‘hands-on’ workshops for local people to provide better engagement.
	* Set-up an exhibition that shows the project in full to help people see the ‘bigger’ picture.		* Set-up an exhibition that shows the project in full to help people see the ‘bigger’ picture.
	* Providing opportunities for feedback though meetings etc.		* Providing opportunities for feedback though meetings etc.
	* Provide an on-line presence in the form of a dedicated website to provide project information and regular updates.		* Provide an on-line presence in the form of a dedicated website to provide project information and regular updates.
−	* Spending in and supporting the local community	+	* Spending in and supporting the local community.
−	* Employing people local to the project	+	* Employing people local to the project.
−	* Working with local schools and colleges e.g by giving talks, bringing ~~kids~~ to site, providing work experience opportunities, etc	+	* Working with local schools and colleges e.g by giving talks, bringing students to site, providing work experience opportunities, etc
−	* Showing courtesy throughout	+	* Showing courtesy throughout.

	= Considerate contractors =		= Considerate contractors =
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	Contractors may also adopt the principles of LM3 (the Local Multiplier 3) which is a simple way of measuring how their spending benefits the community. An on-line tool can be used for this purpose. The principle of LM3 is that the more money that is spent, the more income is generated for local people; it is therefore more likely they will have a greater appreciation of the project.		Contractors may also adopt the principles of LM3 (the Local Multiplier 3) which is a simple way of measuring how their spending benefits the community. An on-line tool can be used for this purpose. The principle of LM3 is that the more money that is spent, the more income is generated for local people; it is therefore more likely they will have a greater appreciation of the project.
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		+	= Consultation process =
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		+	In some situations, local communities may consulted about the nature of the development itself. In this case, carefully managed community engagement can be vital to ensure all voices are heard and the best solutions are identified.
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		+	For more information see: Consultation process.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Community engagement in conservation.		* Community engagement in conservation.
	* Community liaison officer.		* Community liaison officer.
−	* Construction management statement.
	* Consultation.		* Consultation.
	* Localism Act.		* Localism Act.
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	* Neighbourhood planning.		* Neighbourhood planning.
	* Non-statutory consultees.		* Non-statutory consultees.
−	* Overview of the road development process.
	* Planning objection.		* Planning objection.
−	* Penfold review.
−	* Planning permission.
−	* Review.
−	* Road improvement scheme consultation.
	* Statutory authorities.		* Statutory authorities.
	* Stakeholder management.		* Stakeholder management.
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	* Statement of community involvement.		* Statement of community involvement.
	* Statutory planning notice.		* Statutory planning notice.
		+	* Third party dependancies.
	* User panels.		* User panels.
	* Walking interviews.		* Walking interviews.

	[[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Property_development]]		[[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Property_development]]

Designing Buildings at 16:26, 2 September 2019

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= Introduction =

In the general sense, ‘community engagement’ is the act of communicating with a local or regional community, irrespective of whether the entity doing the communicating is an individual, a company or a government agency.

Specifically, in the construction industry, community engagement is how construction companies try to assuage local communities over the benefits that they or society in general will see when a project is finally completed. This is particularly important for large infrastructure projects of long duration that are known to cost millions and over which the locals may have considerable misgivings. In these instances, getting out into the local community and talking and listening to the people is one of the most important things companies can do to build and maintain their reputations.

= Construction activities =

By its very nature, construction is a disruptive process with potentially devastating impacts on communities – if not handled correctly. Throughout the construction period, the local community may have to endure months, possibly years of:

* Construction continuing well into the evening
* Construction noise
* Dust and dirt
* Local congestion
* Daily, continual site deliveries
* Dirty, muddy roads
* A feeling of unease and frustration

Community engagement should involve contractors and consultants (architects, engineers, surveyors, sub-contractors etc) engaging the community to ensure construction impacts are minimised and to cause the least disruption and offence. This may be achieved by:

* Engagement – beginning, ideally, even before work starts on site. This may get the locals on board at an early stage before any offence is taken, making the subsequent process a lot easier.
* Regularly communicating the progress of the project though regular communications including newsletters, open meetings, site tours, notices and site cameras.
* Set-up ‘hands-on’ workshops for local people to provide better engagement.
* Set-up an exhibition that shows the project in full to help people see the ‘bigger’ picture.
* Providing opportunities for feedback though meetings etc.
* Provide an on-line presence in the form of a dedicated website to provide project information and regular updates.
* Spending in and supporting the local community
* Employing people local to the project
* Working with local schools and colleges e.g by giving talks, bringing kids to site, providing work experience opportunities, etc
* Showing courtesy throughout

= Considerate contractors =

The advent of corporate social responsibility has seen many contractors adopt a more enlightened approach to the communities in which they build. In the UK, this has been facilitated by the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) which aims to improve the image of the construction industry by striving to promote and achieve best practice. To achieve this, the CCS Code comprises five parts as follows:

* Care about appearance – ensuring sites appear professional and well managed;
* Respect the community – constructors to give utmost consideration to their impact on neighbours and the public;
* Protect the environment – constructors should protect and enhance the environment;
* Secure everyone’s safety – attain the highest levels of safety performance, and
* Value their workforce – providing a supportive and caring working environment.

= LM3 =

Contractors may also adopt the principles of LM3 (the Local Multiplier 3) which is a simple way of measuring how their spending benefits the community. An on-line tool can be used for this purpose. The principle of LM3 is that the more money that is spent, the more income is generated for local people; it is therefore more likely they will have a greater appreciation of the project.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Community engagement in conservation.
* Community liaison officer.
* Construction management statement.
* Consultation.
* Localism Act.
* National Planning Policy Framework.
* Neighbourhood planning.
* Non-statutory consultees.
* Overview of the road development process.
* Planning objection.
* Penfold review.
* Planning permission.
* Review.
* Road improvement scheme consultation.
* Statutory authorities.
* Stakeholder management.
* Stakeholder management: a quality perspective.
* Stakeholder map.
* Stakeholders.
* Statement of community involvement.
* Statutory planning notice.
* User panels.
* Walking interviews.