DIIC Podcast
DIIC Podcast
Podcast Description
The DIIC Podcast is your go-to space for real conversations about diversity and inclusion in the construction and built environment. We shine a light on the experiences of women, people with disabilities, and ethnic minorities, tackling the challenges they face and celebrating the progress being made.From industry insights to personal stories, we’re here to spark discussions, break down barriers, and drive change. Whether you're in the sector or just passionate about making it more inclusive, join the conversation and be part of the movement!
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The podcast explores a range of topics including the experiences of women in construction, the challenges faced by people with disabilities, and the representation of ethnic minorities. Notable episodes include discussions on sustainable practices in the industry and addressing skills shortages in small and medium-sized enterprises, highlighting the importance of mentorship and government policy in promoting diversity.
The DIIC Podcast is your go-to space for real conversations about diversity and inclusion in the construction and built environment. We shine a light on the experiences of women, people with disabilities, and ethnic minorities, tackling the challenges they face and celebrating the progress being made.
From industry insights to personal stories, we’re here to spark discussions, break down barriers, and drive change. Whether you’re in the sector or just passionate about making it more inclusive, join the conversation and be part of the movement!
At London Build Expo 2025, Faith Abudu had the privilege of speaking with Yoshimi Douglas-Street, Operations Director at Mace, about her inspiring journey into construction and what real inclusion looks like in practice.
Yoshimi shared her pathway into the industry and transferable skills, her humble beginning from sport to painting and decorating to working her way up to the Operation Director of Mace. Highlighting apprenticeship as her preferred route into construction, a message that strongly aligns with DIIC Diversity and Inclusion In Construction mission to promote accessible, skills-based entry routes into the built environment.
Our conversation explored the ongoing construction skills shortage and why diversity and inclusion are not “nice to have”, but critical to the future of the industry with demand for skilled professionals continuing to rise, widening access to underrepresented talent has never been more important.
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