Best practice sustainable procurement within the labour category
The labour group is formed of our school Partners and other key stakeholders with the purpose of collaborating to address key issues relating to the workforce of our industry. Considering how we use sustainable procurement to drive better workforce requirements, whether that is through labour agreements, subcontracts or within supplier organisations.
People Matter CharterThe School and its Partners recognise that, without a sustainable workforce or sources of labour, the industry cannot function, so they are collaborating to produce materials for the benefit of the whole supply chain.
This approach supports the School Vision of leadership to enable industry collaboration for the delivery of real priorities in the built environment.
The definition of “labour” in this group is: “people we employ to deliver our projects” and the group is working to produce numerous resources to assist the industry with efficient use of labour and share potential solutions to demand issues.
The aim is to make this industry just, innovative and attractive to all.
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Identifying the challenge
The outputs of this group are wide-ranging:
- Implementation and promotion of minimum standards for the use of labour onsite (right to work checks, etc.)
- Materiality assessments for each category of labour to identify key sustainability issues for labour
- Training materials to support organisations including e-learning modules and CPD-accredited workshops
The resources focus on; training and development, minimum standards and supply and demand of labour within the built environment; allowing all to deliver sites which are safe, ethical and staffed.
Human Rights In 2 Minutes
Video
5 minutes
Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery And The Impact On Mental Health
Video
How to check if someone can work in the UK
Web link
A Living Wage for Workers
Web link
Training and Skills
10 reasons why you need to train your employees
Web link
Sustainable Procurement
Sourcing Sustainable Labour For Your Construction Projects
E-learning Module
Wellbeing
5 Ways to Wellbeing
Document / Presentation
Leadership and Culture
ACAS – Managing People Guide
Document / Presentation
Addressing wellbeing across the value chain
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