Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day (2 April), Lovell’s Tim Young explains why more construction employers should consider the benefits of working with neurodivergent people

Females in site-based construction roles often have to overcome barriers and can find themselves battling ‘imposter syndrome’. Nadine Buddoo reports.

As Islamic communities around the world prepare to observe the holy month of Ramadan, BAM’s Kabir Rasool and Ghufran Ullah discuss their experiences as Muslims in construction

Selco Builders Warehouse has launched a new women’s forum to help highlight and encourage the ongoing career progression of females in the company 

New research shows employers are currently failing to support neurodivergent employees due to limited training and awareness available in the workplace 

The first Women of the World (WOW) Festival in Leeds is calling for women and non-binary people to play an integral role in the event

Construction has worked hard to attract more females into the industry. But is it enough?

Michaela Wain from BBC’s The Apprentice on construction’s people challenges

Construction has worked hard to attract more females into the industry. Ahead of International Women’s Day, Kris Hudson looks at whether this is working.

Michaela Wain on why BBC show The Apprentice has been a game changer for promoting gender equality

A new initiative aims to support women into site management roles in home building.

Around 100 people from across the built environment sector attended a virtual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) conference this week.

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has appointed Bola Abisogun as chair and Rebecca Lovelace as deputy chair of its diversity and inclusion committee.

More than 100 companies from the built environment sector have signed a charter committing to improving diversity and inclusion in the industry.

Developer St Modwen created its EDI strategy and action plan in 2018 and has set some ambitious targets for 2025.

The CIOB is one of six leading membership bodies from across the built environment sector to launch a 45-point action plan to jointly improve equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

Willmott Dixon is working with the Black Professionals in Construction network (BPIC) to improve ethnic minority representation and retention.

Balfour Beatty has introduced cabins designed to be environmentally sustainable and inclusive for people with neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.