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To champion inclusivity, Interclass, supported by the CITB’s Industry Impact Fund and the National Federation of Builders, has developed a bespoke neurodiversity training programme tailored specifically for the construction industry. Neurodiversity refers to the different ways in which individuals’ brain’s function, learn, and process information. Embracing neurodiversity can empower people to reach their full potential and expand the talent pool…
Unseen is a UK charity that provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. They also run the UK Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, business, governments, other charities and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery. Unseen empowers individuals and organisations to combat exploitation with expert training and creative awareness-raising…
This project uses a online application called BentoBot (which can be accessed via the phone or desktop) to provide all employees a way to continuously learn. The platform makes learning fun, engaging and to suit the busy work life, however, it doesn’t take away the importance of completing the required courses to upskill and increase knowledge on topics important to…
NetRegs is a partnership between the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). They provide free environmental guidance for small and medium-sized businesses throughout Northern Ireland and Scotland. NetRegs have also recently generated a series of e-learning tools on subjects such as: Duty of care Preventing pollution Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Renewable energy Sinks,…
A brand new in-house designed board with brief information on the Considerate Constructors Scheme ‘Spotlight on..’ learning toolkits and a QR code to the scheme’s e-learning courses is displayed on this project. This is used to further encourage the workforce to engage with the CCS e-learning courses and further educate themselves on the Scheme and the relevant topics including EDI…
Our e-learning station is located within the induction room on site. It provides us an area to allow operatives and subcontractors to carry out e-learning provided by the Robertson E-Academy and e-learning provided by the Considerate Constructor Scheme. Once the e-learning is completed we place all certificates onto the wall outside the Induction Room which allows the site to see…
The UK’s Modern Slavery Act requires companies to demonstrate the actions being taken to ensure that modern slavery is not occurring within the supply chain. Every year they must produce a statement that quantifies the activities we have undertaken to help meet this objective. At Mace we have developed our policies in response to this legislation and begun taking positive…
This project has a large amount of interaction with members of the public. While the usual visual aids in the form of signage and barriers along with printed newsletters and information boards are suitable for the majority of people, they are of little benefit to those who are visually impaired. Through pre-start site visits it was apparent that there were…
This project were set the target of being a ‘Vehicle for Change’ by maximising diversity and inclusion across the project. One of the ways they were tasked to do this was by introducing the business and their supply chain to businesses owned by individuals with diverse characteristics. Categories of diverse businesses includes female owned, veteran owned, SME’s, disability owned, ethnic…
In order to promote CCS we feel it is important to start with the BYUK site team who can then relay important topics to the rest of the supply chain. At the beginning of the project, September 2019, we allocated on site different champions from various professions. Client champion Diversity champion Commercial champion Social value advisor champion Environmental champion Traffic…
On the Battersea Phase 3a site, Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) has worked with Create the Space to develop an Institute Leadership and Management Level 3 Accredited course, the Frontline Supervisor Development Programme specifically for Works Managers. SRM recognises the importance of their Works Managers and the skills required to succeed, therefore we wanted to make training available for existing and…
In September 2019, ENGIE held a Construction Awareness Week in Newall Green Primary School where we not only delivered STEM activities to the children, but also training for some of the children’s parents to help them understand the industry. In October 2019, ENGIE began offering work experience to the parents who attended this course, one of whom was Chloe. After…
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has developed a series of webinars that count towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD). These webinars are found on the CIOB Academy website, which is a free learning tool that intends to help individuals realise their potential within the construction industry. It also aims to nurture the correct practical skills and attitudes required for an…
Alison was set up in 2007 in Galway (Republic of Ireland), and with over 12 million learners, is currently one of the world’s largest free online learning platforms for education and skills training. Inspired by Article 26 of 1946 Declaration of Human Rights stating that education should be free, the main aim of the website is to make it possible for…
‘Design Engineer Construct! (DEC) The Digital Built Environment’ is a new qualification that offers teachers and secondary school age children the opportunity to develop a range of skills crucial to successful engagement with technical and professional aspects of construction and the built environment. DEC is an accredited learning programme aimed at encouraging and inspiring the next generation of built environment…