Equality and Human Rights Commission

Inquiry into Race in the Construction Industry: Terms of reference 

The scope of the Inquiry is set out in the following Terms of Reference:

1. To inquire into barriers to the entry of and retention of Black and ethnic minority workers (which includes employees and self-employed contractors) in the Construction Industry.
2. To identify examples of good practice in encouraging ethnic diversity in the Construction Industry and the benefits derived from such good practice by the firms and workers involved.
3. To assess and analyse the differential impact of job losses in the Construction Industry.
4. To make such recommendations as are appropriate.

Definitions

For the avoidance of doubt ‘Workers in the Construction Industry’ includes administrative staff and professionals working in and with the Construction Industry as well as craft and trade workers.