The National Federation of Builders (NFB), in partnership with Interclass, CITB, and Genius Within, is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Neurodiversity in Construction: A Manager’s Toolkit.’
The toolkit is the next stage in the groundbreaking ‘Neurodiversity in Construction Programme,’ which has already trained hundreds of workers within the industry through eLearning, training workshops, and a webinar aimed at raising awareness.
Sara Barnes, Preconstruction and Marketing Manager at Interclass, commented:
“We created this toolkit to give managers in construction something practical they can use every day. The training has already helped raise awareness of neurodiversity, and this toolkit is now about helping managers put that learning into action. Every manager in construction has a role to play in supporting their team in the best way, and the toolkit will help them do just that. It is full of practical tools and guidance to help managers create neuroinclusive teams and support the performance and wellbeing of neurodivergent employees.”
From creating psychologically safe teams to implementing reasonable adjustments, the toolkit has been developed with insight from industry experts and is shaped by lived experience to provide straightforward guidance, checklists, and practical tools.
Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders, added:
“Our research showed that despite one in four construction workers considering themselves to be neurodiverse, stigma and barriers remain. This resource gives managers the confidence and ability to change that. We encourage every employer to use it – not just to comply with best practice – but because neuroinclusivity unlocks talent, boosts innovation, and makes our industry stronger.”
A link to the toolkit can be found here: https://ask-nfb.builders.org.uk/documents/neurodiversity/
