Course: Diversity and Inclusion in the Built Environment

This charter sets out to demonstrate progressing along the path of increasing diversity in the workforce is a key business strategy. The inclusion of women, ethnic minorities, disabled and the …

In this final week we’ve looked at the crucial role of senior leadership in tackling under-representation and changing the culture of the construction sector. We have considered a broad range …

This week we have looked in detail at the issues currently facing the construction sector with a particular focus on the under-representation of particular groups and the increasingly concerning skills …

Under-representation in Built Environment sector: what is the impact of exclusion and discrimination? It’s hard to miss the subject of equality, diversity, and inclusion today, because of the access to …

During the second week our focus shifts to the built environment sector itself with a look at the demographics of the workforce in different regions around the globe. We will …

During this first week, you have been introduced to the structure of the course and the resources available to help you get the most out of the course and develop …

What do we mean by ‘diversity’ and ‘inclusion’? There are different interpretations of these words – but as a broad approach we work with the following definitions: Diversity: Recognising and …

What does being Inclusive really mean? There are different perspectives on what ‘Inclusion’ means and what it’s benefits are. People also have different ways of learning. So here are three …

In the following blog post by CIOB member, multiple award winner and Tomorrow’s Leader, Anjali Pindoria, gives us her thoughts on why D&I is important, the steps that employers can …

Since Why Diversity Matters was published in 2015, many successful companies regard Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) as a source of competitive advantage, and specifically as a key enabler of growth. …

Welcome to section 1.4 of this course. By now, you’ve learned what diversity and inclusion mean, and why they are important for a business and for our industry, but you …

Definitions: What do we mean by diversity & inclusion? You will see a variety of words with different definitions used when discussing this agenda, so it is helpful to ensure …

Hello and Welcome Many thanks for joining the CIOB’s course on the importance of a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the Built Environment sector. On this course, you’ll learn …

This step reviews the progress Deloitte has made in the last eighteen months to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) commitments to diversify our workforce, advance equity, and strengthen our …

Benefits: Following a benchmarking exercise during 2022 we enhanced our Maternity Leave pay and conditions to industry leading levels. We also added paid leave for staff undergoing fertility treatment. Learning …