Ringing the changes: the female construction workers on Big Ben

摘要

Charlotte Claughton has to juggle the considerations of numerous stakeholders, while overseeing multi-discipline consultant teams and contractors, liaising with everyone from the police to the yeoman usher. She says: "The refurbishment works must be carefully scheduled around the business of the House of Commons and the Lords. For example, division routes to MPs' offices must be maintained in case a vote is called in the Commons. This is particularly challenging as the only entrance to the Elizabeth Tower and the contractor's site compound borders the offices to the Shadow Cabinet."