A new partnership between the Built Environment Partnership in Construction (BPIC) network and AtkinsRéalis will champion inclusion across the built environment sector in Northern England.
The partnership was announced at a launch event in Manchester on 13th November, where attendees heard that the construction and infrastructure industries are evolving rapidly, meaning the need to attract and retain a diverse pipeline of talent to meet demand has never been greater.
Amos Simbo, Founder of BPIC Network, says: "Our mission has always been about opening doors and creating real opportunities across the industry.
Partnering with AtkinsRéalis in the North allows us to expand our reach and increase the impact we’re making.
Together, we’re building a more inclusive and forward-looking built environment."
As employers and professional bodies, it is incumbent upon us to ensure that it is an industry where all are welcome and the skills and talents we need to meet the demand for that new infrastructure are harnessed and developed for the future.
Chris Ball UK&I President for AtkinsRéalis, adds: “There are so many great opportunities for people coming into the construction sector right now with the government focus on developing new infrastructure in transport, energy and housing, with some great schemes underway in the north.
BPIC Network has been at the forefront of this mission for years, supporting organisations to build inclusive cultures and helping underrepresented groups access career pathways, skills training, and professional development.
Joint initiatives planned under the collaboration with AtkinsRéalis include:
