Grantham’s Southern Relief Road project has been recognised as one of the UK’s top construction sites after receiving a prestigious Gold Award at the 2026 Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards.
The award places the scheme in Lincolnshire among the upper echelon of construction projects nationally, recognising the exceptionally high standards maintained throughout delivery of the project.
A member of the project’s site team collected the award during the national ceremony held in Manchester.
Cllr David East, executive member for highways, said:
“Winning a national Gold Award is a tremendous achievement and reflects the consistently high standards being demonstrated on the Grantham Southern Relief Road project.
“To be recognised among the very best construction sites in the country is something everyone involved should be extremely proud of. It shows that the team is not only delivering major infrastructure for Lincolnshire, but doing so in a way that prioritises safety, environmental responsibility, workforce wellbeing and positive engagement with local communities.
“For the county council, it’s incredibly important that our major projects are delivered to the highest possible standards, and awards like this give us real confidence that this is happening.”
The CCS is an industry-wide initiative designed to improve the image of construction and ensure sites operate responsibly within their local communities. Projects are independently assessed against a strict set of criteria covering community engagement, environmental performance, workforce wellbeing, safety and site management.
The latest recognition builds on the project’s previous CCS success, with the scheme also receiving bronze awards in earlier years. In addition, contractor Galliford Try has achieved eight perfect CCS scores since 2021.
Sam Edwards, head of highways infrastructure, said:
“The Considerate Constructors Scheme sets a very high benchmark across the construction industry, so receiving a Gold Award at national level is a fantastic accomplishment.
“This recognition reflects years of hard work and dedication from everyone involved in the project, as well as the strong partnership approach that has been taken throughout delivery of the scheme.
When complete, the 3.5km relief road will improve journey times and provide Grantham with a reduction in congestion, disruption and delays. It will also create a safer, more attractive and accessible town centre; enable economic growth by providing access to development land; and help reduce carbon emissions and noise pollution within the town.
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