DIveIN
DIveIn is a BE-ST programme, funded by the Workplace Equality Fund, supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion in the built environment.
Our sector won't achieve gender equality until 2194
We must address this slow progress and become more multigenerational, culturally diverse and accessible to all.
Embracing diversity and inclusion makes the built environment fairer, more appealing and will help ensure a brighter future.
Plunge into diversity
Get the tools and skills you need to enhance your diversity and inclusion.
Explore our series of workshops, discussion forums and virtual events focusing on raising awareness and sharing best practice from organisations large and small.
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In 2007, women made up 12.1% of the construction workforce
In 2016, they represented 12.8%. This is a 0.7% improvement over 9 years, which though promising, shows change is slow.
Partners recognised that an industry-wide cultural transformation can only start within construction companies themselves. Therefore Sir Robert McAlpine, in conjunction with COGC, Equate Scotland and BE-ST, proposed that we rethink our culture towards recruitment and workplace cultures whilst encouraging employers to be at the centre of this change.
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DIveIN is a programme delivered by BE-ST to promote diversity and inclusion in the built environment. We have been collaborating with industry to provide valuable tools, provoke discussion and empower people.
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The “Diversity in Construction” project builds the business case for a more diverse workforce, based on research carried out by the Employment Research Institute at Edinburgh Napier University, informed by the experience of Equate Scotland in supporting employers and women employees in the construction sector.
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In Part One of these training sessions, Equate Scotland looked at how construction companies can create a culture of equality and inclusion and provide practical steps on how to recruit and retain more women into the industry.
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In the second part of these training sessions, Equate Scotland looked at how construction companies can create a culture of equality and inclusion and provide practical steps on how to recruit and retain more women into the industry.
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A joint event between the Make it Smart Hub and DIveIN initiatives, this webinar explored how businesses from anywhere, large & small, can attract more talented, skilled, and valuable people through inclusion.
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Hear experiences from those both in and outside of the industry to better understand the spectrum of ways to learn and think in society, and the opportunities that can come from developing a diverse workforce.
Toolbox Talks: Give inequality a good talking to.
This library of toolbox talks is a free resource for anyone in construction, especially leaders, managers, and business owners, looking to improve their understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I).
We know there’s still a long way to go in making construction a truly diverse and inclusive sector. Culture change takes time, but it starts with knowledge and leadership. These short, accessible guides are designed to help you learn more about key ED&I topics, spark important conversations within your business, and take practical steps towards a more inclusive workplace.”
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Understanding the barriers women face in construction and how to support change.
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Making hiring practices more equitable and welcoming to all.
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Exploring how adaptable approaches can open doors to a broader workforce.
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Recognising the contributions of migrant workers and ensuring fair treatment.
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Learning how to better support people with non-visible conditions.
Equity and inclusion resources
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The Industry Impact Fund is aimed at construction employers looking to make a positive difference to the construction industry by developing solutions to key challenges faced by the workforce across the UK.
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The strategy is a call for action and a guide to address the issues and disadvantage experienced by people from racialised minorities in the labour market in Scotland. It is a key component in achieving our ambition to become a leading Fair Work Nation by 2025.
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A refreshed action plan setting out actions to promote fair and inclusive workplaces across Scotland. This incorporates actions on tackling the gender pay gap, the disability employment gap, and our anti-racist employment strategy, driving fair work practices for all.
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Equate Scotland make a positive difference for women in science, engineering, technology, and the built environment and actively work to change cultures in organisations and academia.
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Radiant and Brighter aim to promote diversity through education, inspiration and changing perceptions, applying the insights gained by our founders on their own journey to deliver greater societal integration and economic participation.
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Our mission is to accelerate the built environment’s transition to zero carbon emissions. Equity, inclusion and diversity are at the core of this mission. We know that diversity contributes to better ideas, better innovation and better results.
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Promoting and improving diversity in the construction industry.
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Inclusive value is a free resource for employers and training providers in construction, supporting them to develop a happier, and more inclusive workplace.
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This guide is designed to help organisations identify practical workplace adjustments and activities that reflect good practice for supporting employees who menstruate and experience peri/ menopause symptoms.
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