NORTHERN Gas Networks has become the first energy distributor to register its sites with the Considerate Constructors Scheme, an independent organisation founded by the construction industry to improve its image.

NGN has registered its major projects and larger gas mains replacement sites where the duration of work is scheduled to last more than six weeks. Once registered, each site is given a detailed inspection by a CCS monitor who feeds back on factors such as the appearance of the site and the environment as well as the welfare of the workforce and overall safety.

Ian Whitehead, NGN programme manager, said: “”We’re committed to continually improving our customer experience for both members of the public and colleagues. The CCS is helping us to do just that through the delivery of consistently well managed, efficient work sites.

“We are very pleased with the progress that we have made with CCS to date and we look forward to hearing the results of the awards .”