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CPS Achieves Full Marks in Latest Considerate Constructors Scheme Assessment

Connect Plus Services is proud to announce that we have once again achieved an exceptional 45/45 score in the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) assessment; securing top marks across appearance, community, environment, safety and workforce. 

The CCS assessment recognises organisations that demonstrate strong commitment to respecting local communities, supporting their workforce and protecting the environment. As part of our membership, CPS undergoes two formal visits each year, with assessors reviewing how well these values are embedded across our operations. 

This year’s report highlighted several initiatives that continue to set CPS apart, including the use of innovative digital tools such as Alchera, Optimatics and RoadAI, which support smarter decisionmaking and help us deliver safer, more efficient and more considerate services. Assessors also recognised our community engagement, sustainability activity and inclusion programmes, including our Breaking Barriers initiative. 

Achieving full marks is a testament to the dedication of our teams across the network. It reinforces our reputation as a trusted and responsible delivery partner, committed to raising standards across the industry and continually improving the way we work. 

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Notes to Editors

About Connect Plus and Connect Plus Services:

  • In 2009, National Highways awarded Connect Plus a 30-year contract to operate and manage the M25 and its key arterial link roads. It continues to be National Highways’ flagship public finance initiative (PFI) and is the largest highways PFI project ever awarded in the UK.
  • Connect Plus is a consortium that includes Edge Orbital Holdings Ltd, Balfour Beatty and Egis Investment Partners - a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways maintenance and management.
  • Connect Plus Services (CPS), is Connect Plus’ specialist and strategic supply chain partner responsible for operations and maintenance, bringing together the collective strength and expertise of its parent companies, Balfour Beatty, AtkinsRéalis and Egis.
  • With a workforce of 780 people, based at seven locations around the network, CPS carries out routine maintenance, and whole-life management of thousands of M25 assets. CPS manages the operation of the network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a severe weather season maintenance programme.
  • For further information please visit: https://www.connectplusm25.co.uk/