14 May. Lunch & Learn: Encouraging Marginalised Groups
Thu 14 May
|Jacobs
We will share practical insights from our own experience prioritising inclusion across areas such as gender diversity, LGBTQ+ representation, and cultural background Hosted by: Jacobs Speaker: A.Greene, L.McEvoy - Reliable Contractors Subject: Marginalised groups in the Industry
Time & Location
14 May 2026, 12:30 – 13:30
Jacobs, 38 Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham B4 6BN, UK
About the event
Hosted by: Jacobs
Speaker: Amelia Greene & Lee McEvoy, Reliable Contractors
Subject: Encouraging marginalised groups to enter and thrive within the industry
Key take aways
We will share practical insights from our own experience as a company that has prioritised inclusion across areas such as gender diversity, LGBTQ+ representation, and cultural background.
We will demonstrate how these initiatives directly connect to the built environment by strengthening the workforce that designs, constructs, and maintains it. A more diverse workforce brings broader perspectives, improved problem-solving, and stronger community understanding, all of which contribute to better project outcomes and more inclusive spaces.