Inclusive Environments

Question 1

Q. What is an Inclusive Environment?

Answer 1

An inclusive environment is one where everyone feels welcomed, valued and able to participate fully.

Question 2

Q. What legislation covers the design of inclusive buildings?

Answer 2

Approved Document M – Access to and use of buildings

BS 8300 – British standard for accessible and inclusive external environments

Equality Act 2010, prevents against wider discrimination

National Policy Framework 2019

Approved Document T

Question 3

Q. Can you give examples of some Inclusive Design Principles?

Answer 3

Accessibility – Approved Document M and British Standard BS 8300

Ramps
Automated opening doors
Accessible WC’s
Hearing loops
Signage and way finding

Question 4

Q. Do the RICS have any kind of initiative relating to Inclusive Environments?

Answer 4

Yes the RICS have the IEQM which is the Inclusive Employer Quality Mark

Gives the chance for Employers to sign up to the IEQM to continue improvement against the six principles:
- Leadership and commitment
- Recruitment
- Staff development
- Staff recognition
- Staff retention
- Engagement
- continuous improvement

Question 5

Q. Are you aware of the Protected Characteristics outlined in the Equality Act 2010? Can you list them?

Answer 5

1. Age
2. Race
3. Religion
4. Pregnancy and maternity
5. Marriage or civil partnership
6. Gender reassignment
7. Disability
8. Sexual orientation
9. Sex

Question 6

Q. Can you explain to me what the Equality Act 2010 is?

Answer 6

The Equality is legislation that prevents discrimination against the protected characteristics.

Question 7

Q. Can you give me an example of how the building regs influence design?

Answer 7

Approved Document M – Access to and use of buildings

BS 8300 – British Standard covering inclusive environments

Question 8

Q. What is unconscious bias and how do you try and remove any unconscious bias when you’re decision-making day to day?

Answer 8

Having unknown prejudice against someone based on their characteristics which puts them at an unfair disadvantage.

Make sure I complete my training annually

Ensure that where possible, I encourage a wide range of opinions and views

In meetings, ask if anyone disagrees with me

Question 9

Q. What is the tuckman theory?

Answer 9

Bruce Tuckman (1965) focuses on how a team tackles a task. Originally consisted of 4 phases, a 5th phase was added later.

Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Adjourning

Question 10

Q. What is the importance of a diverse team?

Answer 10

Increases creativity and new ideas
Reduces bias
Contributes to a workplace that is inclusive

Question 11

Q. What is the DEI policy / document that the RICS produces?

Answer 11

RICS Diversity, Equity and inclusion

Introduced for a focus on DEI for different firms dependant on their size and the actions for each

Sole Practitioners
- Think about how offices could be made more accessible
- Consider how to make the website and communications more accessible

Small firms with employees
- Think about how you attract a wider range of talent
- Write job adverts and roles to be more inclusive

Larger firms
- Leaders welcome new starters with emails explaining the behaviours we value as a company
- Consider reverse mentoring or coaching
- Collect data about the diversity of the workforce and use it to drive DEI.

Question 12

Q. What are the four types of discrimination?

Answer 12

Direct Discrimination
Indirect Discrimination
Victimization
Harassment