People Constructing Rainbows appoints director to expand EDI services Newly appointed company director aims to help make a “bigger impact” across the built environment sector
People Construction leaders ‘need to be allies’, says inclusion coalition Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC) chair has called for industry leaders to take a stand on equality, diversity and inclusion
People Putting the spotlight on inclusive recruitment To mark National Inclusion Week (23-29 September), employers should take the opportunity to consider their approach to inclusion in the workplace
People SME housebuilders collaborate to drive gender equality New mentoring programme aimed at increasing the number of women in leadership roles
People Winvic joins Westminster forum to drive ESG impact Cross-party forum aims to support the environmental, social and governance agenda in Parliament and government
People Balfour Beatty signs Buy Social Pledge to aid Scottish communities Social value initiative in Scotland aims to deliver inclusive economic growth
People Women in BIM reveals workforce survey findings in full Survey results show a higher proportion of men secure the highest salaries compared to women
People Morgan Sindall adopts inclusive PPE with green credentials Contractor has adopted sustainable and inclusive PPE that aligns with its “ethos and business goals”
People Graham launches careers programme to boost gender diversity ConstructHER programme is now open for applications from female high school students in Glasgow
People HS2 reaches workforce milestone More than 4,500 people who were out of work have started jobs on the HS2 project, new figures show
People Elizabeth Garnett: a forgotten pioneer in social reform Despite championing workers’ rights and pioneering significant social reform, Elizabeth Garnett’s achievements have been largely forgotten – until now
People Seddon recruits record number of female apprentices New apprentices have kickstarted their careers with community projects across the North West
People NAWIC calls for entries ahead of women in construction exhibition The ‘Hall of Fame’ exhibition will celebrate women working in a diverse range of construction roles
People Australian Constructors Association announces gender diversity initiative The Attract Initiative aims to engage experienced women and accelerate a “cultural shift” in the construction industry
People Why the Women into Construction closure reflects badly on the industry It’s time for the construction industry to “put its money where its mouth is” to help improve gender diversity
People HBF opens applications for Women into Home Building initiative The launch of the programme to improve gender diversity in home building comes just days after the closure of Women into Construction
People Women into Construction closes due to ‘challenging economic climate’ After 16 years supporting diversity in construction, the not-for-profit company has ceased trading
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