Diversity
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Reverse mentoring, inspiring and promoting inclusion in construction
Two upcoming Manchester events on diversity and inclusion in construction should be of interest to consultancy and engineering firms. -
New task force to tackle diversity in global consultancy and engineering industry
FIDIC sets up a new task force to improve diversity and inclusion. -
Transforming the future with Women in Engineering Day
Global awareness campaign, coordinated by the Women’s Engineering Society, aims to increase profile of women in engineering worldwide. -
Campaign says its on target to reach goal of one million women working in STEM
New research by WISE, the campaign for gender balance in STEM, says the UK is on target to reach a million women in those core subjects by 2020. -
Rail organisation launches campaign to increase the number of female train drivers
After appointing the first female yard controller at one of its depots, Greater Anglia is hoping 40% of applicants will be women by 2021. -
Former ACE chief executive listed on top 100 BAME Leaders in Business Index
ACE’s former chief executive Nelson Ogunshakin is included in 2018 top BAME leaders list. -
WSP hosts event to promote more diversity in construction sector
Event at the London Transport Museum will highlight industry efforts to address diversity and the importance it has on employee wellbeing. -
Campaign aims to dispel stereotype of ‘typical engineer’
The IET has launched a campaign to showcase engineering in a completely different light, highlighting the industry's diverse career opportunities through stunning and unexpected imagery. -
Are men better suited for construction?
Following the release of new research from the Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors, there is a clear need for the industry to better confront gender as a factor in the workplace. -
Using procurement policy to improve diversity
The procurement process can be an important tool in ensuring that diversity is properly addressed across the industry.