Category: inclusion
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Wates and Premiership Women’s Rugby renew partnership
Genevieve Shore, executive chair of PWR, said: “I am delighted to be renewing our partnership with Wates Group, after what was such a successful first year. Watching the incredible PWR athletes walk out at our final with the Wates logo emblazoned across the StoneX pitch was a real highlight of our season, and I look…
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Why London’s new Inclusive Talent Strategy is so important
Aerial view of London skyline. Image: Bjorn Hovdal | Dreamstime.com Future-proofing the workforce is fundamental to tackling the challenges facing the regeneration sector and the wider construction industry. The regeneration sector is facing two major challenges. First, it needs to decarbonise; second, tens of thousands of properties are due for refurbishment, to ensure they continue…
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Women in Leadership course champions ‘motivational intelligence’
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Training provider Women in Construction: The Power Within Her has developed a new programme for women working in the built environment sector. The Women in Leadership programme aims to equip participants with the knowledge, mindset and tools required to progress into senior roles. The course uses ‘motivational intelligence’ to help women develop emotional agility, resilience…
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Willmott Dixon champions diversity in construction careers
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Richard Bartlett, director at Willmott Dixon Interiors, which is leading the initiative for Willmott Dixon, said: “This partnership with BPIC’s Building Professionals exemplifies our purpose in action – transforming lives and strengthening communities by removing barriers to opportunity. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Wates drives initiative to close gender gap in construction and sport
Commenting on the work Wates is doing to champion gender equity, Steff Battle, executive managing director at the company, said: “We’re starting to make real changes by implementing processes and systems that help balance the gender split, and by making talent-based assessments when deciding who we promote. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CIOB invites applications for EDI Advisory Panel
CIOB is looking for candidates who are actively involved in promoting EDI within their organisation or the wider construction industry. As a member of the EDI panel, you will:• Contribute to a diverse panel that values a range of roles and perspectives.• Collaborate with CIOB to enhance EDI policies and practices in the construction sector.•…
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Improving learning accessibility in the CIOB Academy
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The CIOB Academy is evolving its efforts to support professional development and career progression. Since our formation in 2016, the CIOB Academy’s approach has been to create inclusive educational pathways for individuals across the built environment, supporting them to fulfil their potential. Recognising that people learn in different ways, if we want the sector to…
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Neurodiversity in construction: ‘stop putting people into boxes’
He describes himself as “amazing at starting businesses, coming up with ideas, finding the right people to run businesses, and building teams”. But he is quick to admit: “I am atrocious [at] processes and systems, which absolutely leave me fried.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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NAWIC and Women in Property join forces to ‘inspire change’
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women in Property have announced a collaboration to mark the upcoming UK Construction Week (UKCW). The two groups will join forces at the event to raise awareness for the support available to women in the industry. Between 30 September and 2 October, NAWIC and Women in Property…
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Embracing neurodiversity creates better companies, study shows
The majority of project managers in construction believe their company has directly benefited from extra adjustments to accommodate neurodivergent staff, according to new research. The survey – conducted by the Association for Project Management (APM) in partnership with Censuswide – revealed 97.5% of construction project managers believe the introduction of inclusive policies, such as more structured…