Easy access toolkit
The toolkit for Fairness Inclusion and Respect (FIR) in the construction industry, provides a range of free resources. Anyone can access and use these materials, at any time.
You can search the full FIR Toolkit by using the search bar above or click the button to your left. Below we have handpicked some e-learning modules, videos and toolbox talks to start your journey.
We recommend directors, senior managers and site managers begin by using the most relevant e-learning module to them. Based on the module learning, they can identify other employees at all levels of their organisation who would benefit from using the FIR Toolkit and encourage them to do so.
Each toolbox talk consists of a short film and trainer script, and dialogue is also available for download to assist those who are hard of hearing or for whom English is not a first language. The films and trainer scripts should be used together, and delivered by a manager or trainer who has absorbed and considered material from their relevant e-learning.
Fairness Inclusion and Respect
Race and Intercultural Competence: Part 1
E-learning Module
Intermediate
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Race and Intercultural Competence: Part 2
E-learning Module
Intermediate
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Understanding Invisible Disabilities
E-learning Module
Intermediate
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Managing Challenging Conversations
E-learning Module
Intermediate
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Achieving business success through FIR
E-learning Module
Intermediate
60 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Setting up an inclusive site & site office
E-learning Module
Advanced
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
FIR on site: Why it matters and how to achieve it
E-learning Module
Intermediate
60 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
FIR: Leading people inclusively
E-learning Module
Expert
30 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
FIR: Recruiting people, fairly and inclusively
E-learning Module
Advanced
90 minutes
Fairness Inclusion and Respect
Being A Good Ally In The Workplace: Webinar Recording
Video
Beginner
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Managing Challenging Conversations: Webinar Recording
Video
Beginner
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Setting Up An Inclusive Site: Webinar Recording
Video
Beginner
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Let’s Talk About Cultural Diversity: Webinar Recording
Video
Beginner
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Mental Health and Wellbeing: Webinar Recording
Video
Advanced
60 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Let’s Talk About Race: Webinar Recording
Video
Beginner
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Attracting Disabled Talent: Webinar Recording
Video
Beginner
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
FIR Challenges & Obstacles for SMEs: Webinar Recording
Video
Beginner
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
FIR Impact Survey – Are We Seeing Signs of Change? Webinar Recording
Video
Beginner
60 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Bringing Your Whole Self To Work: Webinar Recording
Video
Beginner
45 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
How To Retain Disabled Staff: Webinar Recording
Video
Beginner
60 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Tools and Strategies to Embed FIR for SMEs: Webinar Recording
Video
Beginner
60 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Understanding Unconscious Bias: Webinar Recording
Video
Advanced
60 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Setting Up An Impactful Staff Network: Webinar Recording
Video
Intermediate
60 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Speaking Out – Why & How: Webinar Recording
Video
Advanced
60 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Inclusion in Design: Webinar Recording
Video
Advanced
60 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Business Case For FIR for SMEs: Webinar Recording
Video
Intermediate
60 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Monitoring & Reporting on Workplace Diversity: Webinar Recording
Video
Beginner
90 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Setting Up an Impactful Staff Network – Part 2 : Webinar Recording
Video
Intermediate
60 minutesFairness Inclusion and Respect
Positive Action & Positive Discrimination: Webinar Recording
Video
Intermediate
60 minutesFairness, Inclusion and Respect Workshop Training Materials
From 2020 onward we have introduced new workshop learning materials to assist the construction industry in its adoption of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect. Use the following relevant courses to train or be trained and learn the knowledge and techniques that can help improve our industry culture and attract and retain a more diverse range of people.
CITB co-fund CECA to run the industry-wide Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) Programme that aims to create an improved culture within the industry to attract and retain a more diverse range of people. The Supply Chain Sustainability School is the FIR Programme Delivery Partner, working closely with CECA and other industry partners. The FIR Programme resources include a toolkit, e-learning modules, workshops and masterclasses to support and train employers of all sizes across the construction industry.
To extend our training offer from 2020 onward, dedicated learning materials have been developed so training workshops can be delivered by any organisation, as required.
This new workshop is “Setting up an Inclusive Site”. An inclusive site is one that can be used easily and safely by everyone in a way that maintains their dignity. It ensures that, wherever possible, buildings and spaces are appropriate for diverse needs and accessible to all, behaviours are respectful and a culture is established so that everyone knows how to practice FIR in their daily working lives. It goes beyond a compliance approach to ensure that everyone working on, communicating with, or visiting the site are treated with fairness, inclusion, and respect.
Participants will come away from this training course with:
The course typically runs for 4 hours and all of the following materials should be used by an experienced trainer, referring to the Trainer Guide first of all.
Inclusive Site: Trainer Guide
Inclusive Site: Slide Deck (note: for a full powerpoint version of the slide deck for this workshop, please contact [email protected])
Inclusive Site: Participant Workbook & Guidance Notes
Inclusive Site: Case Study
Inclusive Site: Card Activity
Inclusive Site: Action Planning Document
To extend our training offer from 2020 onward, dedicated learning materials have been developed so training workshops can be delivered by any organisation, as required.
This new workshop is “Setting up an Inclusive Site”. An inclusive site is one that can be used easily and safely by everyone in a way that maintains their dignity. It ensures that, wherever possible, buildings and spaces are appropriate for diverse needs and accessible to all, behaviours are respectful and a culture is established so that everyone knows how to practice FIR in their daily working lives. It goes beyond a compliance approach to ensure that everyone working on, communicating with, or visiting the site are treated with fairness, inclusion, and respect.
Participants will come away from this training course with:
- An understanding of why it’s so important to set up and maintain an inclusive site
- Awareness of the benefits of setting up an inclusive site
- Knowledge and information to enable them to put it into practice
- Guidance through each stage of the process with supporting material
- Case studies and examples of industry good practice
- Actions to take back to their workplace
The course typically runs for 4 hours and all of the following materials should be used by an experienced trainer, referring to the Trainer Guide first of all.
Inclusive Site: Trainer Guide
Inclusive Site: Slide Deck (note: for a full powerpoint version of the slide deck for this workshop, please contact [email protected])
Inclusive Site: Participant Workbook & Guidance Notes
Inclusive Site: Case Study
Inclusive Site: Card Activity
Inclusive Site: Action Planning Document
CITB co-fund CECA to run the industry-wide Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) Programme that aims to create an improved culture within the industry to attract and retain a more diverse range of people. The Supply Chain Sustainability School is the FIR Programme Delivery Partner, working closely with CECA and other industry partners. The FIR Programme resources include a toolkit, e-learning modules, workshops and masterclasses to support and train employers of all sizes across the construction industry.
To extend our training offer from 2020 onward, dedicated learning materials have been developed so training workshops can be delivered by any organisation, as required.
“Leading People Inclusively” is aimed at anyone who holds a management or leadership role within the construction industry. It will support any FIR Ambassador in further developing their knowledge, understanding and how to practically apply that knowledge to support their organisation. We recommend that groups of 15-20 people will enable good interactions, discussions and ideas on how to improve participants’ leadership styles, manage organisational culture and make effective interventions.
This “Leading People Inclusively” workshop will:
The course typically runs for 6 hours and all of the following materials should be used by an experienced trainer, who has leadership experience and is familiar with common leadership models (as a number are introduced during the course). S/he should refer to the Trainer Guide first of all.
Leading People Inclusively: Trainer Guide
Leading People Inclusively: Slide Deck (note: for a full powerpoint version of the slide deck for this workshop, please contact [email protected])
To extend our training offer from 2020 onward, dedicated learning materials have been developed so training workshops can be delivered by any organisation, as required.
“Leading People Inclusively” is aimed at anyone who holds a management or leadership role within the construction industry. It will support any FIR Ambassador in further developing their knowledge, understanding and how to practically apply that knowledge to support their organisation. We recommend that groups of 15-20 people will enable good interactions, discussions and ideas on how to improve participants’ leadership styles, manage organisational culture and make effective interventions.
This “Leading People Inclusively” workshop will:
- Provide managers and leaders with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills to enable them to demonstrate inclusive leadership at all levels.
- Allow delegates to explore their own biases and preferences when managing others.
- Actively seek out and consider different views and perspectives to help inform better decision-making.
- Provide the opportunity for delegates to explore the use of feedback to increase their self-awareness and develop their emotional intelligence.
- Enable delegates to explore how staff diversity is a source of competitive advantage that, once inspired, can drive organisational and individual performance towards a shared vision.
The course typically runs for 6 hours and all of the following materials should be used by an experienced trainer, who has leadership experience and is familiar with common leadership models (as a number are introduced during the course). S/he should refer to the Trainer Guide first of all.
Leading People Inclusively: Trainer Guide
Leading People Inclusively: Slide Deck (note: for a full powerpoint version of the slide deck for this workshop, please contact [email protected])
CITB co-fund CECA to run the industry-wide Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) Programme that aims to create an improved culture within the industry to attract and retain a more diverse range of people. The Supply Chain Sustainability School is the FIR Programme Delivery Partner, working closely with CECA and other industry partners. The FIR Programme resources include a toolkit, e-learning modules, workshops and masterclasses to support and train employers of all sizes across the construction industry.
To extend our training offer from 2020 onward, dedicated learning materials have been developed so training workshops can be delivered by any organisation, as required. This new workshop “Inspiring and Coaching New Employees” aims to give Team Leaders, Managers and Supervisors the tools to understand what new employees need to succeed and grow in the workplace. On completion, participants will have a greater understanding of:
The course typically runs for 4 hours and all of the following materials should be used by an experienced trainer, referring to the Trainer Guide first of all.
Inspiring & Coaching New Employees: Trainer Guide
Inspiring & Coaching New Employees: Slide Deck (note: for a full powerpoint version of the slide deck for this workshop, please contact [email protected])
To extend our training offer from 2020 onward, dedicated learning materials have been developed so training workshops can be delivered by any organisation, as required. This new workshop “Inspiring and Coaching New Employees” aims to give Team Leaders, Managers and Supervisors the tools to understand what new employees need to succeed and grow in the workplace. On completion, participants will have a greater understanding of:
- Employee engagement
- The culture of your company as viewed through the lens of a new employee
- What new employees need to be motivated and thrive in the workplace
- What a good induction looks like including a case study and first-hand experience
- Creating an inclusive environment
- How to have a coaching conversation and get the best performance from your employees
The course typically runs for 4 hours and all of the following materials should be used by an experienced trainer, referring to the Trainer Guide first of all.
Inspiring & Coaching New Employees: Trainer Guide
Inspiring & Coaching New Employees: Slide Deck (note: for a full powerpoint version of the slide deck for this workshop, please contact [email protected])
CITB co-fund CECA to run the industry-wide Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) Programme that aims to create an improved culture within the industry to attract and retain a more diverse range of people. The Supply Chain Sustainability School is the FIR Programme Delivery Partner, working closely with CECA and other industry partners. The FIR Programme resources include a toolkit, e-learning modules, workshops and masterclasses to support and train employers of all sizes across the construction industry.
Participants will come away from this training course with an understanding on:
This course usually runs for 2/3 hours and all of the following materials should be used by an experienced trainer, referring to the Trainer Guide first of all.
Monitoring & Reporting Workplace Diversity: Slide Deck (note: for a full powerpoint version of the slide deck for this workshop, please contact [email protected])
Monitoring & Reporting Workplace Diversity: Trainer Guide
Monitoring & Reporting Workplace Diversity: Workbook & Guidance Notes
Monitoring & Reporting Workplace Diversity: Case Study
Monitoring & Reporting Workplace Diversity: Case Study
Participants will come away from this training course with an understanding on:
- What and how to monitor and report step by step, from basics through to implementation
- Planning and implementing effective diversity monitoring and reporting for your business
- Checking effectiveness of existing monitoring and reporting practices
- Considering how to link monitoring to business specific goals
- Being clear on regulatory requirements
This course usually runs for 2/3 hours and all of the following materials should be used by an experienced trainer, referring to the Trainer Guide first of all.
Monitoring & Reporting Workplace Diversity: Slide Deck (note: for a full powerpoint version of the slide deck for this workshop, please contact [email protected])
Monitoring & Reporting Workplace Diversity: Trainer Guide
Monitoring & Reporting Workplace Diversity: Workbook & Guidance Notes
Monitoring & Reporting Workplace Diversity: Case Study
Monitoring & Reporting Workplace Diversity: Case Study
CITB co-fund CECA to run the industry-wide Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) Programme that aims to create an improved culture within the industry to attract and retain a more diverse range of people. The Supply Chain Sustainability School is the FIR Programme Delivery Partner, working closely with CECA and other industry partners. The FIR Programme resources include a toolkit, e-learning modules, workshops and masterclasses to support and train employers of all sizes across the construction industry.
This workshop included three case studies of embedding FIR within procurement practices from Skanska, Highways England and HS2. This resource is available as a reference (in pdf format only) and is not designed to be replicated.
This workshop included three case studies of embedding FIR within procurement practices from Skanska, Highways England and HS2. This resource is available as a reference (in pdf format only) and is not designed to be replicated.
- FIR in Procurement & Supply Chain Management: Slide Deck (note: for a full powerpoint version of the slide deck for this workshop, please contact [email protected])
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