Tag: EDI
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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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EDI in construction: creating a space where everyone belongs
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Ashe Construction has launched an initiative that aims to increase the representation of women and underrepresented groups on site. The initiative is part of the company’s wider workforce strategy called Belong, which is designed to foster a workplace where everyone feels that they belong. The team at Ashe’s Bedford Academy site in Bedfordshire is being…
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Employers must improve neurodiversity awareness, report shows
Neurodivergent colleagues could help businesses become more successful if the right steps are taken to make workplaces more inclusive, according to a new study. Research by the Association for Project Management (APM) has identified that people with neurodevelopmental conditions – such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorder – could bring unique insights and talents…
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New signatories join as professional bodies reaffirm commitment to EDI
CIOB and seven other leading professional bodies from across the built environment sector have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) by signing a new five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU). The new agreement continues the work of BE Inclusive group and builds on the success of the original three-year MoU signed in…
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Amey joins Multicultural Apprenticeship and Skills Alliance
Commenting on the announcement, Claire Robinson, Amey’s HR director, said: “As one of the UK’s leading infrastructure companies, we recognise our responsibility not only to deliver vital public services, but also to help develop the diverse, skilled workforce that sustains them. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CIOB reaffirms commitment to EDI
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help advance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across the built environment sector. The new agreement has been signed by eight professional bodies from the sector and follows the original three-year MoU signed in April 2022 by CIOB, the Institution…
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CIOB Awards 2025: EDI Individual
Winner: Gary Jones MCIOB, Houses of Parliament As joint lead for the Clear Pathways culture change programme, Gary Jones has had remarkable success in addressing the ethnicity pay gap within the Houses of Parliament. Clear Pathways provides learning and development support for the career aspirations of Black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. Other finalists Martin…
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CIOB Awards 2025: EDI Team
Gold Award Winner: Dobuild A specialist in high-end residential and commercial projects in London, Dobuild is no paper tiger, and has a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity that goes well beyond policy documents. Over a third of its staff come from minority ethnic backgrounds, bringing new business opportunities and expanding the client base. Other…