Diversity and Inclusion in the Built Environment

Diversity and Inclusion in the Built Environment
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Overview

Understand the importance of diversity and inclusion to combat underrepresentation in construction and the built environment.

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To create buildings, spaces, and landscapes that meet the needs of all communities, we need a sector capable of understanding these needs. Research has shown that diverse organisations are more receptive and better able to innovate for their clients.
On this three-week course from the Chartered Institute of Building, you will understand the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in the built environment, and learn what you can do to combat underrepresentation in the sector.
Diversity and inclusion does not only benefit individuals affected by underrepresentation. It can also help to drive an organisation's creativity, productivity, and profitability.
You will start the course by exploring the benefits of widening representation. From business performance to ethical objectives, you will understand why diversity and inclusion matters for the built environment sector.
Despite significant progress over the past two decades, the built environment sector remains a male-dominated industry, without consistent representation of all global communities.
In the second week of the course, you will consider the state of play for diversity within the sector. Examining current statistics, you will take a closer look at ongoing barriers to representation and inclusion.
Once you've understood why diversity matters, you can begin reflecting on the best ways of promoting it. Building on practical case studies, you will discuss strategies for limiting bias and creating an inclusive workplace.