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Opinion
Racial disparity in construction: a missed opportunity
Caroline Gumble CIOB
The government’s report this week does not align with experiences of CIOB members from ethnic minorities, writes Caroline Gumble
The government seems to have missed an opportunity, with the publication this week of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report, to use a depth and breadth of evidence to properly identify the causes and impact of racial disparities.
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“We, as an industry, have the potential to effect positive change and one way we can do this is to help ensure that we promote racial equality”
We have tackled difficult yet important subjects such as corruption, modern slavery, mental health and social mobility. We, as an industry, have the potential to effect positive change and one way we can do this is to help ensure that we promote racial equality and support initiatives which break down barriers, reduce the impact of bias and actively support those from ethnic minority backgrounds who aspire to a fulfilling career in our industry.
Improving racial equality is in everyone’s interest and, recognising that our own journey is just starting, we as an organisation will work with members, our networks and our sister professional bodies to promote racial equality and play our part in enacting positive change.
As a first step, we have been working on a charter to promote equality, diversity and inclusion across the sector. We are actively having conversations with many in the industry about practical actions to identify underrepresentation and address inequality.
We will continue with this work and continue to seize opportunities to keep these issues on the agenda and instil positive change.
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