Wates commits to double female representation by 2025
Wates Group has signalled its intention to dramatically improve the gender balance of the workforce at all levels, with women accounting for 40% by 2025.The target is one of a series of milestones outlined in the company’s new Diversity and Inclusion Plan which includes (by 2025): having a workforce which is more reflective of society, with 60% men, 40% women, 20% BAME, 3% with a disability and 5% LGBTQ+ across all levels of the business. [ Read More]
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CITB invests £10m to boost diversity recruitment
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced plans to invest £10m to try and attract more people from underrepresented groups into construction. CITB said the investment in its Pathways Into Construction programme would establish recruitment pathways for people from diverse backgrounds that employers can use in future. [ Read More]
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£20million funding opens for accessibility improvements across rail network
Stations in need of accessibility improvements can now apply for vital funding to improve travel for disabled rail passengers as part of the Government’s Inclusive Transport Strategy. The £20million fund will be used to help with the installation of small-scale enhancements for passengers with disabilities and mobility needs, such as tactile paving, handrails and Harrington Humps, which increase platform heights. [Read More]
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Wheelchair friendly housing scheme ‘is blueprint for accessible homes’
A housing development in Ashford comprising two affordable homes suitable for wheelchair users has won a coveted construction award and been described as a ‘blueprint for accessible housing’. [Read More]
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UK to become the most accessible destination for disabled visitors
The Prime Minister has announced the UK’s first ever tourism sector deal today, reaffirming the UK’s global role as a key player in the industry. Part of the deal outlines the government’s ambitions for the UK to become the most accessible destination for disabled visitors, through improvement of disabled facilities and access to destinations across the country. [Read More]
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Cities must plan better for older communities, says Arup report
The new report Cities Alive: Designing for Ageing Communities highlights what Arup describe as the inescapable megatrends of an ageing population and increasing urbanisation, and how these will be major drivers of change for cities worldwide – necessitating a fundamental transformation in how cities are designed, planned and operate. [Read More]
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NRAC Conference 2019 - Booking now
This event is the most well attended event focusing on accessibility and inclusive design in the built environment. As those who have attended over the past few years will know, this is a real highlight in the year for all professionals interested in access and inclusive design. It builds on previous years sell out events and promises once again to provide informative speakers and great networking. [ Read More]
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