People Stop hiring for confidence, start hiring for capability The industry frequently filters out individuals who do not align with the standard leadership model, argues Michelle Carson.
People New construction platform launches for neurodiverse professionals A new construction management platform tailored for neurodiverse professionals is launching this week.
People Neurodiversity in construction: ‘stop putting people into boxes’ Andrew Kitley, co-founder of Kitall, tells CM People why construction employers need to rethink their hiring processes.
People 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.
People Neurodiversity toolkit developed for construction leaders A free toolkit to help construction managers create neurodiverse teams has been launched.
People 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.
People Neurodiversity training launched for construction workers New programme aims to help address the challenges facing neurodiverse construction professionals
People Neurodiversity in the workplace: your vibe attracts your tribe Embracing neurological differences is vital for the construction industry to create a truly diverse workforce
People Neurodiversity: fostering inclusion and innovation in the workplace With one in four construction workers identifying as neurodiverse, businesses must take action to ensure everyone thrives at work
Digital Construction Will Bath colosseum echo in eternity or find itself in Elysium? The architect who proposed a Roman-style colosseum for the new Bath Rugby stadium has defended his higher-cost plan, saying “you have to have the balls” to pursue a scheme that would provide a greater return on investment.
News Quarter of construction workforce is neurodiverse, industry report finds Research published today (8 August) reveals one quarter of construction workers identify as neurodiverse. Almost 40% of neurodiverse workers in the construction industry have not told their employer about their condition,…
People Neurodiversity report highlights workforce challenges Research published today reveals one quarter of construction workers identify as neurodiverse
News Buro Happold’s new RNIB HQ first to adopt neurodiversity standard The new London headquarters of the RNIB is the first building in the UK to achieve the a new BSI neurodiversity standard, the charity said.
People Valuing neurodiversity in construction James Crawford, who joined Kier in 2017 as a control centre operator, talks candidly about his autism and how it has affected his career
People How to ensure inclusion is everyone’s responsibility Tracey Collins, head of diversity and inclusion at Kier Group, explores how the diversity and inclusion agenda is evolving in the industry
People Murphy becomes first UK construction firm to join new autism charter J Murphy & Sons has joined the Employ Autism programme
People Autism in construction: an untapped skilled workforce 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
People Neurodivergent employees impacted by lack of training and support New research shows employers are currently failing to support neurodivergent employees due to limited training and awareness available in the workplace
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