Built Environment Urged to Improve Coordination on Gender Equity
Built Environment Urged to Improve Coordination on Gender Equity
A new industry report has warned that fragmented gender equity initiatives across the built environment are costing the sector more than £740,000 annually through duplicated effort and limited collaboration.
The research, published by Building People CIC and Women in Planning, found that while dozens of organisations are actively supporting inclusion across construction, FM, engineering and property, many operate with limited funding and little coordination.
The report also highlights wider workforce challenges, including ongoing skills shortages, retention issues and a significant gender pay gap across skilled trades.
Industry leaders are now calling for a more unified, sector-wide approach to improve long-term impact and support future talent across the built environment.
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https://www.fmj.co.uk/built-environment-losing-740000-a-year-to-fragmented-gender-equity-efforts/
