CIC Elevate: Resilience & Wellbeing — How to Perform at Your Best Without Burning Out
Sustainable high performance isn’t just about hard work — it’s about having a system that supports it. At our latest CIC Elevate session, we explored the intersection of resilience, wellbeing and performance — a conversation that feels especially relevant in a sector as demanding as building materials. We were joined by Olympic Gold Medallist Susannah […]
Strength in Numbers
There is a well-worn saying that it takes a village to raise a child. At the Construction Inclusion Coalition, we believe it takes a whole sector working together to grow the leaders of tomorrow. The Construction Inclusion Coalition, established by a group of leading organisations to develop an industry that truly reflects the communities it […]
Women in construction: Finding my way into the sector
This was written by Unhooked PR consultant Jo Hart. Earlier this month, I attended my first Construction Inclusion Coalition session as part of the Elevate Network, hosted by Triton Showers. Unhooked recently joined the Construction Inclusion Coalition as a member. The session focused on career advancement strategies for women across the building materials sector, giving […]
Changing Industry, A Shared Responsibility: Rethinking Unconscious Bias
Insights from a recent BMF Young Merchant Group workshop, delivered by the Construction Inclusion Coalition, explore how attitudes are evolving across the workforce — and why awareness of unconscious bias still matters for everyone. In March, the Builders Merchant Federation’s Young Merchant Group took part in the Inclusion starts with You workshop — a programme […]
More Clarity, Confidence and Direction Through CIC Mentoring
When Daisy Mulingani, Geologist at Ibstock Plc, joined the CIC Cross-Company Mentoring Programme, she was at a turning point. As a founding strategic partner of the Construction Inclusion Coalition, Ibstock has long championed the belief that meaningful change happens faster when the industry works together — and Daisy’s experience reflects exactly why that matters. Like […]
Inclusion Starts With… Awareness of Women’s Mental Health
Women make up just 15% of the UK construction workforce, yet many continue to face challenges rooted in the industry’s traditional, male‑dominated culture. These experiences can have a profound impact on mental well‑being and addressing them is essential if the sector is to attract, retain, and support a diverse workforce. The Cultural Factors Affecting Women’s […]
Belonging and Bravery: Karolina’s Journey Through Elevate
We are delighted to share feedback from Karolina Kasprzycka on her experience as a member of our CIC Elevate Network. In this article, Karolina offers candid reflections on the powerful impact of the network—a community rooted in support, visibility, and shared experiences. She explores how being part of Elevate helped her confront challenges such as […]
Back to the future
By Sally Kerr, HR Director for Selco Builders Warehouse The builders merchant sector faces a pivotal moment. As the HR Director for Selco, I’ve witnessed first-hand how the traditional approach to workforce planning, using full-time roles and rigid structures, is no longer sustainable. At Selco we’re actively reshaping how we think about talent, diversity, and […]
What Inclusive Leaders Do Differently and Why Sponsorship Matters More Than Ever
Across industries, organisations are investing heavily in leadership development, yet one theme continues to surface: inclusion isn’t a competency you add on — it’s a way of leading that shapes culture, opportunity and performance every day. At a recent workshop, hosted by Men for Inclusion, we explored what truly sets inclusive leaders apart. The behaviours […]
Men as Allies – Driving Inclusive Leadership
Paul Asquith, Regional Director at Selco Builders Warehouse, reflections from Men as Allies – Driving Inclusive Leadership Workshop Attending the pilot Men as Allies – Driving Inclusive Leadership workshop was a genuinely eye-opening experience for me. One of the biggest takeaways was gaining a deeper understanding of our industry diversity statistics and the lived experience […]
