New website champions Black professionals in the built environment

Diversitas, the Black Professionals Engagement Group, has launched a new website to champion Black professionals in the construction industry.

Established in 2023, under the auspices of the Construction Industry Council (CIC), Diversitas aims to promote and encourage more diverse leadership within the CIC and the broader built environment sector.

The new platform serves as the digital home for Diversitas’ network, which includes the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE-UK), BPIC Network, BAME Planners Network, and DiverseCity Surveyors. It provides a central hub for resources, news, and events from Diversitas and its member organisations.

"Diversitas was created to drive representation for Black leaders in the built environment,' explained Jessica Taylor, Chair of Diversitas. "The new website will be instrumental in working towards these aims and sharing the work of our members."

Vice Chair Gail Royston added: "For too long, Black construction professionals have been underrepresented at the highest levels. The Diversitas website reinforces our role as a vehicle for change – driving the built environment towards greater inclusion, visibility, and more diverse leadership."

The website is accessible here, and interested individuals and organisations are encouraged to explore the site to learn more about Diversitas' mission and how to get involved.