We’ve had enough of the straight white male dominating the development industry. We need more diversity in leadership positions to invest in the places that will stand the test of time.

Things are beginning to change but from boardroom to building site, investors to interns, the gender imbalance across the built environment is a problem for everyone.

Are we satisfied that only 19% of board members of property industry companies are women? That only 1.3% of BAME groups work in the property industry? Or that 99% of all construction workers are male? Having more diverse decision makers will ensure that past mistakes aren’t repeated.

From everyday sexism, glass ceilings, wolf whistles, “banter” and mansplaining, the industry has a lot to change. How can we ensure that women are applying for jobs in the built environment, staying in them and prospering in the profession? What changes can be made to better reflect the diversity that are the foundations of the city itself?

Speakers:

Christine Murray, The Developer (Chair)
Danna Walker, Built By Us
Chris Brown, Igloo
Angharad Palmer, Pocket Living
Emily Lawrence, Jestico + Whiles

On the night….