Persimmon has secured a national health and safety award recognising its work to engage local communities around its construction sites. The accolade highlights how the housebuilder is integrating public outreach into its wider safety strategy, rather than treating it as a standalone initiative.
The award reflects Persimmon’s efforts to communicate clearly with residents, schools and local stakeholders about site activities and associated risks. By prioritising dialogue and education, the company aims to reduce incidents around live projects and build trust in areas where it operates.
Community engagement is increasingly seen as a core component of effective health and safety management in construction, particularly on large residential schemes. Persimmon’s recognition underlines how proactive engagement can support safer behaviours beyond the site boundary and contribute to a more positive perception of the industry.
For contractors and developers, the award serves as a reminder that regulatory compliance alone is no longer enough. Clients, regulators and the public are looking for evidence that firms are embedding safety culture into their relationships with local communities as well as their on-site operations.
