Construction Inclusion Coalition Response To Kings Speech

London, 17 July 2024

In response to this morning’s Kings Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, Construction Inclusion Coalition Chairperson and Toolstation Managing Director, Angela Rushforth says:

“The Construction Inclusion Coalition welcomes announcements in today’s Kings Speech that government ministers will look to achieve ‘sustainable growth’ by ‘encouraging investment in industry, skills and new technologies’ as part of plans to accelerate the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and housing.

“The plans are ambitious and can only be delivered if the construction sector improves its recruitment and retention of talented people from across our society.

“The Construction Inclusion Coalition has been working with a number of key industry organisations to identify ways to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion within the construction sector in order to improve the depth and breadth of talent we can draw upon to meet government plans and the demand across the country. We believe the construction sector has a more crucial role than ever in the future direction of the country, and that it must strive to reflect the communities the built environment serves.”