Inclusion update for the built environment and renewables industries
Newsletter 39: Men and gender equality, neurodiversity in the built environment & inclusive visualisations
Constructing Rainbows advises built environment and renewables organisations across the globe who have an aim of making our industry inclusive for all. To find out more visit www.constructingrainbows.co.uk This newsletter will provide you with some updates on what others are doing, within the built environment, renewables and in other industries.
At UKREiiF last week, ACE & EIC launches their People First Charter which will bring organisations together to improve diversity and support staff to thrive.
RICS asks an important question, and I think the answer is historically and currently yes, but the future is looking better with inclusive design consultants leading the way. Design elements such as lighting, acoustics and décor can be crucial to make sure everyone feels welcome in a building and not overwhelmed
We can't continue to have discussions about gender equality without men in the room, so Mentoring Circle hosted an all male panel to discuss the topic.
BDP has launched a public set of guidance for inclusive visualisations. This is a best practice guide and vector-illustrated ‘people library’, to provide designers with guidance on how to create more thoughtful and diverse images that are representative of the communities we design for.
WiC have partnered with the Home Builders Federation and 9 major homebuilders to create a new programme, with the aim to recruit women into Site Manager roles.
New research from Working Families shows that many working parents on lower incomes are forced to go into debt, reduce their hours, or leave the workforce altogether due to problems affording and accessing childcare.
Charity says many people are fearful they will not be accepted because of their sexuality or gender identity. Without a family support network, and living in fear, can impact on the workplace.
I will be chairing a panel session at the RICS HQ on 7th June. This is a collaborative event with a number of industry bodies and LGBT+ networks. Free tickets are still available.
