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Sir Robert McAlpine<\/a> in partnership with, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre<\/a>, Equate Scotland<\/a> and City of Glasgow College<\/a>, have developed an industry guide to encourage inclusivity and diversity in UK construction<\/h2>\n

The industry guide is free\u00a0<\/strong>to all construction companies. It can be used to identify where equality and inclusion<\/a> efforts should be focused, providing practical advice.<\/p>\n

The ‘Inclusive Value Guide’ highlights areas of good practice across the UK demonstrating how employers have implemented positive working practices.<\/p>\n

While equality and inclusion may be less of a priority for the construction sector during the UK\u2019s collective fight against the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>. It is essential the sector does not lose sight of the long-term benefits equality brings to the industry.<\/p>\n

Gender equality in construction<\/h3>\n

As it currently stands, women make up just 15% of the UK construction sector and only 2% of manual trade workers. According to the trade union, GMB<\/a>, it will take almost 200 years to achieve gender equality in the construction sector.<\/p>\n

However, if the UK is to meet complex infrastructure challenges related to climate change, population growth and technological transformation, the sector needs to take steps towards recruiting, training and retaining a diverse workforce<\/a>. Particularly at a time when we are experiencing a growing skills gap, ageing workforce and uncertainty around Covid-19.<\/p>\n

While construction employers are keen to see more women working in the sector<\/a>, employers are not always sure of what actions to take to address the gender imbalance.<\/p>\n

The industry guide has been designed to provide employers with practical guidance on the changes they can make.<\/p>\n

Modernise and diversify<\/h3>\n

Talat Yaqoob, director of Equate Scotland, said: “If the industry chooses to, it can use this period of change to create new ways of working and open the industry up to women and other underrepresented groups.<\/p>\n

“Covid-19 will have an impact on every sector in our economy, but when the doors to industry re-open we cannot return to the status quo, we must build back better, this toolkit is a way for construction companies to do just that.”<\/p>\n

Douglas Morrison, director of operations and future skills at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, added:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cFor many companies, survival, improved productivity and long-term growth will be underpinned by attracting and retaining the best talent.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis guide is intended as a signpost towards those who have already successfully created inclusive and high performing workplaces.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Inclusive Value Tool and guide can be accessed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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