All diversity articles
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CommentBuilding inclusion – it’s your professional obligation
Everyone says an inclusive organisation is important, but too few people are ready to invest the time and money to make it so. That has to change, says Marsha Ramroop
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CommentLet’s make 2024 the year we really start improving workplace culture
Construction still lags behind in terms of gender diversity. Improving the balance requires more than establishing a DEI group and a decent maternity policy, says Ceri Moyers
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CommentLet’s pledge to boost women in adjudication
Two new initiatives aim to tackle the problem that women make up only 8% of UK adjudicators
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CommentAdjudication: is it time to evolve?
A new report highlights the need for transparency in adjudication decisions as well as more diversity in the profession
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Features‘Diverse individuals within major organisations are leaving the industry’
To mark the start of a campaign highlighting the work of black women in real estate, Building spoke to those trying to change the face of the sector
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NewsKier human resources chief handed ESG brief in new executive role
Helen Redfern appointed chief people officer
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CommentWhy listening and learning is now more vital than ever
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day – the perfect time to renew our commitment to making construction more inclusive and diverse
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FeaturesWhen it’s hard to find the words: creating architectural terms in sign language
The absence of agreed signs for architectural terms is a major barrier for deaf people working in the built environment – so Chris Laing started the Signstrokes project to change that
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CommentFight discrimination by focusing on the individual
Improving equality, diversity and inclusion requires more than words and policies. Personal support and offers of help are every bit as important, says Sadie Morgan
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NewsBig names join drive to get more young black men working in construction in London
Kier and ISG join Laing O’Rourke and Balfour Beatty in push to recruit from under-represented demographic
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CommentConstruction has an image problem that is harming recruitment. We have to change
A lack of diversity combined with an out of date mindset means the industry is at a disadvantage when it comes to attracting new talent, says James Wates
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NewsOne quarter of construction workers say childcare during lockdown has harmed their career
Figure worst among women, Hays survey reveals
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NewsHomes England to make suppliers meet diversity criteria
Government housing agency says inclusion commitments will be a pre-condition for place on delivery framework
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FeaturesFull results: Building’s diversity and inclusion survey
The results of this year’s survey in graphics
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FeaturesJoin this week’s Stephen Lawrence Day debate
Live online panel will discuss the extra challenges covid-19 brings to the drive for diversity in the built environment
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CommentWhy should employers care about the gender pay gap?
As this year’s construction gender pay gap figures are revealed, why should we care?
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NewsSurvey reveals ‘shocking’ level of industry discrimination
Building research reveals most black and disabled people working in construction do not feel secure in their job
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FeaturesThe face of diversity: construction’s hidden problem
Diversity and inclusion is the subject of our latest industry survey, conducted by Hays. Debika Ray looks at what the results say about the industry, and finds out what employers can do to improve the situation
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CommentBuilding’s diversity survey – take a look around you
Well, if you are one of those white middle-aged men who has a leadership position, it’s time to take a look at yourself and those around you. No, really, do it.
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CommentBeing neurodivergent can help your career – and your company
Fostering a neurodiverse workforce isn’t just about equality – it’s about the benefits a different range of thinking skills can bring to company results