New RIBA Publishing: 'Are you an inclusive designer?'
 

The book, written by Julie Fleck, puts forward a powerful case for a totally new attitude towards inclusivity and accessibility. Exploring both the social and the business cases for striving for better, this book will empower architects to have more enlightened discussions with their clients about why we should be striving for better than the bare minimum, and challenging the notion that inclusive design should be thought of reductively as simply a list of “special features” to be added to a final design [Read More]

Indeglas wins vote of confidence for commitment to disabled employment
 

Specialist construction contractor Indeglas has been recognised by the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme for its commitment to the recruitment and retention of disabled staff.  The Level 1 accreditation has been granted as the Cumbernauld-based firm undertakes to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to be an inclusive employer [Read More]

The purpose built £18m Caudwell International Children’s Centre in the west Midlands has been named as the RICS UK Project of the Year for its transformational approach towards autism. Earlier this year, the landmark building won the Design through Innovation category award as well as the Project of the Year, West Midlands title [Read More]

Inclusive design: Accessible toilets today
 

Jean Hewitt, Director of the Centre for Accessible Environments, explores the subject of toilet design and supply and some of the issues for today’s society. Accessible toilets are a fundamental component of our lives – their availability can affect our ability to travel, go to work, undertake everyday activities and participate in a range of leisure activities and interests [Read More]

Helping women re-enter the workforce was one of the key themes of Construction News’s Inspire Me conference yesterday in Birmingham. Willmott Dixon head of people operations Clare Williams spoke to a room of 100 delegates about how to attract and retain a diverse workforce [Read More]

John Sisk & Son: Diversity and inclusion built in
 

The international construction company is on a mission of fostering a fully inclusive environment, one where each person can reach their full potential. John Sisk & Son’s three core values - Care, Integrity, Excellence, underpin everything we do from how we conduct ourselves on our building sites to creating the kind of workplace where everyone feels valued equally [Read More]