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Getting the Girl Guides Involved in Construction

Published 25 October 2016 | Written by James Ford
CategoriesCommunity engagement Plan to positively promote construction Promoting construction as a career choice

The construction site was based in a remote area with no direct neighbours so we went out to the local Girl Guides group to try and get them involved in construction. They had the annual International Jamboree which they wanted to create an archway for their camp site which they requested we helped with. Using timber that was going spare…


Mace’s ‘Building Futures’ programme

Published 10 October 2016 | Written by Laura Hampson
CategoriesColleges and universities Promoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries

One of the problems that exists when talking to young people about careers in construction is the lack of understanding about the variety of different roles available. Both teachers and school children are unaware of the scope with a career in construction and can limit the options of students because of preconceptions about who would be suitable to work in…


Celebrating National Women in Engineering Day

Published 6 July 2016 | Written by Andrew Sharp
CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support Schools and nurseries Support for careers advice

To celebrate women in engineering and support and encourage more women to consider a career in engineering or construction, we developed a series of activities to celebrate National Women in Engineering Day (NWED). These encouraged staff to take the opportunity to understand a bit more about how the role of women in engineering has changed and continues to change in…


CITB’s Be Fair Framework

Published 5 November 2014 | Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
CategoriesEDI/FIR training

A key requirement of the Scheme’s Code of Considerate Practice is to provide a workplace where everyone is respected, treated fairly, encouraged, supported and made to feel valued as an employee. All members of the workforce must be treated fairly and without discrimination. An ‘inclusion’ policy should demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and respect amongst the workforce. Many companies are turning to CITB’s…


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