Work to improve the route of the Olympic torch has helped the local builders behind the renovation of the Derby Civic Offices gain national recognition for improving the image of the construction industry.

BAM Construction, which has offices in Derby, scored within the top 7.5 per cent of all construction projects in the UK for its civic offices scheme in an assessment by the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS).

BAM scored 4.5 out of 5 in seven of the eight categories – and 5 out of 5 for being a good neighbour – giving it an overall mark of 36.5 out of 40.

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Working alongside project manager Mace, BAM is delivering a £34 million refurbishment of Derby Civic Offices; after a recent visit, CCS monitor Peter Bolwell described their work to date as 'very impressive' and 'hard to fault'.

He was particularly impressed by community activities undertaken, including its Community Wood Project, which provides employment to disadvantaged people recycling waste wood.

Bolwell added: "Community activities are extensive and included substantial help to a scout group, tours of the project, enabling TV coverage and refurbishing a fountain for the Olympic torch run."

The CCS scheme covers all aspects of a construction project, from the appearance of a site through to the environmental and safety impacts.

Full marks are only given where a contractor has achieved something exceptional or unique, while a company has to do everything to a very high standard to achieve 4.5.

BAM was praised for building good relationships with its neighbours, including a crown court and a food outlet.

(CD)