This event will explore LGBTQIA+ and FIR themes, presented by Building Equality, and features a workshop where attendees will have the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions and network with colleagues.
Learn how you can be an ally and support your LGBTQIA+ colleagues, connect with like-minded professionals, and expand your network. Discover and share best practices for fostering inclusivity in the workplace, and encourage employers to get talking, meet allies, and share ideas.
We will also discuss what’s good and bad in the industry about LGBTQIA+ support right now. Let’s work together to build a more inclusive industry by sharing our experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of positive change! Any data or comments collected will remain anonymous.
Building Equality is an alliance of construction consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, and institutions who are passionate about working together and harnessing our collective power to drive LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the construction, engineering and built environment industry. We have presence across the UK, with 60+ organisations from the industry regularly participating in joint initiatives to support LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Building Equality has local groups covering most of the major city regions across the UK, including in the North East, with significant presences at many of the large annual Pride events and other events through the year.
Our vision is to have a construction industry that is wholly welcoming, inclusive and supportive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender + other related communities.
Catering will be provided by The Big River Bakery, a local social enterprise which is showing that a fairer food system, healthy affordable food is possible for all.
