Inclusive Environment Action Plan

2015
A new construction industry action plan to make buildings and public spaces more inclusive.
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A Blueprint for Change

April 2016
The next steps in the campaign to measure success and share diversity and inclusion best practice in the built environment [read more]
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FLUID Diversity Mentoring Programme 2015

2011 - Present
This innovative scheme was developed by RIBA’s Architects for Change and the CIC to address the retention and development of talented practitioners from diverse backgrounds for management and leadership roles in the built environment.
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Green Construction Board

2011 - Present
The CIC provides Project Management and Secretariat support to the Green Construction Board. The Government/Industry Board was set up to address the low carbon agenda.
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Considerate Constructors Scheme

1997 - Present
The Considerate Constructors Scheme is the national initiative set up by the construction industry to improve its image.
Construction sites and companies that register with the Scheme are monitored against a Code of Considerate Practice, designed to encourage best practice beyond statutory requirements.
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Inclusive Environment Award

2016 - Present
CIC hosted the inaugural CIC Inclusive Environment (CIC-IE) Award in 2016, in recognition of buildings, places and spaces which demonstrate best practice in achieving an inclusive environment - an environment which is safe, flexible and accessible for all.
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Essential Principles Guide

March 2017
These 6 essential principles will guide, support and motivate you when making decisions for clients, employers and society which affect the achievement of an inclusive environment.
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Teaching and Learning Briefing Guide

July 2017
CIC has published a Teaching and Learning Briefing Guide called ‘Bringing inclusive design into built environment education’.
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Speed Mentoring

2014 - present
A CIC 2050 Group Initiative to facilitate knowledge exchange and provide young industry professionals with access to senior professionals whom they might not otherwise get the chance to meet.
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Inclusive Environment Digest

2017 - Present
The Inclusive Environment Digest is a free monthly e-newsletter that shares current industry news relevant to promoting an accessible and inclusive environment.
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Brexit Digest

2016 - Present
The Brexit Digest is a free fortnightly e-newsletter which shares a round up of the latest news, views and opinion pieces about Brexit and its relationship to built environment professions.
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Fire Safety Digest

2017 - Present
The Fire Safety Digest is a free weekly e-newsletter that shares post-Grenfell guidance and actions from the Built Environment professions.
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Economic & Policy Briefings

2009 - Present
Chaired by Rt. Hon. Nick Raynsford, the CIC Economic and Policy Briefings provide regular economic analyses, policy updates and comments on major commercial projects in construction industry.
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Essential Principles Guide for Clients, Developers and Contractors

September 2018
CIC published a second Essential Principles Guide for Creating an Accessible and Inclusive Environment
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Construction in the age of COVID-19

March 2020 - present
CIC has introduced a webinar series, looking at the biggest issues facing the construction industry
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