The Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC) has welcomed five new members to its ranks, including two listed companies and a housebuilder, as more businesses from across the construction sector sign up to the Built On Better pledge.
Ventilation product manufacturer Volution Group and PVC-U manufacturer Eurocell have joined housebuilder Chartway Partnerships Group, landscaping product specialist Talasey and e-learning platform provider Coretexa raising the number of CIC members to 40 companies and organisations, just one year since the launch of the coalition.
The objective of the CIC is to enhance the impact of Equity Diversity and Inclusion initiatives that are happening within individual companies, by providing a forum to share successful practices. The coalition is made up of leading organisations across the construction industry that are united by a vision of an industry that better reflects the communities it builds for.
Eurocell is the UK’s largest manufacturer, recycler and distributor of PVC-U-based property improvement products, with a nationwide network of more than 200 branches, employing more than 2,000 people across the country. Speaking on Eurocell joining the coalition, Darren Waters, Chief Executive Officer of Eurocell, said:
“We’ve joined the Construction Inclusion Coalition to collaborate with other leading companies and pledge our support to help make the building sector more inclusive.
“Joining the CIC will also greatly contribute to our inclusivity goals and allow us to learn from those in our industry who are doing great things in their businesses to support people of all backgrounds. We will also be able to share our stories, resources and best practice with the industry. We are proud to be a part of the coalition.”
Volution Group is a leading supplier of ventilation products operating in the UK, Europe and Australasia. In the UK the company trades through a range of brands including Vent-Axia, Manrose and Diffusion focused on improving air quality in buildings.
Volution Group CEO Ronnie George said of joining the CIC:
“I am pleased to have become a coalition member. This fits perfectly with what Volution Group believes in and I hope can be a further force for good.”
Alongside landscaping products supplier Talasey and e-learning supplier Coretexa, Chartway Partnerships Group becomes the first house builder to become a member of the coalition. Chartway is a land-led housebuilder delivering multi-tenure residential developments across the South East of England.
Mark Davis Group Marketing Communications Director at Chartway said:
“We joined because we believe that improving equity, diversity, and inclusion across the construction industry is not just important but essential. By collaborating with other industry leaders, we can amplify the impact of our individual initiatives and work together to create meaningful change.”
“The CIC provides a valuable network where businesses of all sizes can share knowledge, resources, and solutions, driving progress towards a more inclusive and equitable industry. We’re delighted to take the Built on Better Pledge and be part of this movement, fostering a construction sector that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.”
Construction Inclusion Coalition Chair, and Toolstation managing director, Angela Rushforth, adds:
“Seeing such a wide range of businesses join the coalition demonstrates that there is growing recognition that culture change must happen across the construction sector.
“The message from our recent Coalition in Conversation conference was that there are good people in the industry but there are so many more good people the industry could have. We want to be game changers and build a truly inclusive industry. Welcoming these companies to the coalition broadens our platform, increases our shared knowledge and experience, and proves there is a desire throughout the sector to make lasting changes.”
The CIC is calling on businesses across the construction industry – no matter how big or small – to join the Construction Inclusion Coalition and take the Built On Better pledge. Members will be part of an industry network sharing knowledge, resources, and insights to inspire change and make a difference collaboratively.
