DI&T (&IE) Questions

Question 1

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 1

Construction Industry Council (CIC) define an inclusive environment as ‘one that can be accessed and used safely, easily and with dignity by everyone’. Requires mutual respect, effective relationships, clear communication, understanding of expectations and critical self-reflection.

Question 2

What is inclusive design?

Answer 2

CABE guide, ‘The Principles of Inclusive Design’, inclusive design is defined as ‘making places everyone can use’. This removes barriers creating undue effort and separation, enabling all users to ‘participate equally, confidently and independently in everyday environments’.

Question 3

Who is responsible for inclusive design?

Answer 3

All parties involved in the creation, maintenance and refurbishment of buildings

Question 4

What are the key principles of inclusive design?

Answer 4

The CIC set out five key principles for inclusive design:
- Placing people at the heart of the design process
- Acknowledging diversity and difference
- Offering choice where a single solution cannot accommodate all users
- Providing flexibility in use
- Creating an environment that is convenient and enjoyable for all to use

Question 5

What are some advantages of a diverse team?

Answer 5

• Increased productivity
• Increased creativity
• Improved cultural awareness
• A positive reputation

Question 6

What legislation or regulations relate to inclusive environments?

Answer 6

• Equality Act 2010
• The Human Rights Act 1998

Question 7

What does the Equality Act 2010 say about inclusive environments?

Answer 7

Enforces protection against discrimination based on the nine protected characteristics:
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation

Question 8

What does the NPPF say about inclusive environments?

Answer 8

“designing the built environment, including buildings and their surrounding spaces, to ensure that they can be accessed and used by everyone.” The Planning Practice Guidance which sits under the NPPF sets this out in more detail.

Question 9

What is Approved Document M of the Building Regulations?

Answer 9

Access to and use of buildings

Question 10

What is the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 10

The Act provides a legal framework for the protection of the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all

Question 11

Does the Equality Act apply to the whole of the UK?

Answer 11

The Act applies to Great Britain, which does not include Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland use the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Question 12

What is BS 8300?

Answer 12

Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment

Question 13

What is the Changing Places campaign?

Answer 13

BS8300 specifically recommends that Changing Places toilets should be provided in larger buildings and complexes, such as:
- Transport interchanges
- railway stations and airports
- Motorway services
- Sport and leisure facilities

Question 14

What is workplace diversity?

Answer 14

Relates to the acceptance and inclusion of employees of all backgrounds

Question 15

What are some types of teams?

Answer 15

Office, Project, Accounts and Design

Question 16

What are some examples of Team Working you have demonstrated?

Answer 16

Use specific experience - Working as a team to deliver a project, design team / project team.

Question 17

What is the Tuckman Theory?

Answer 17

Focuses on how a team approaches a task, consists of 5 separate phases:
- Forming: Assembling of team
- Storming: Address task by suggesting ideas
- Norming: Agreeing rules and values of operation
- Performing: Identified by high levels of independence, motivation, knowledge and collaberation.

Question 18

What is the Herzberg Theory?

Answer 18

Two factor motivational theory based on hygiene and motivational factors:
- Workers are encouraged to work harder based on motivational factors such as empowerment, job enlargement and job enrichment.
- Workers can become de-motivated if hygiene factors are not met such as remuneration, comfortable working conditions and annual leave entitlement.

Question 19

What is meant by the term unconscious bias?

Answer 19

Refers to the associations and assumptions that a person may have about someone solely because of their race, gender or disabilit

Question 20

What is a RACI matrix and how can it be used to promote inclusion?

Answer 20

Resposible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed

Helps define roles and responsibilities for a project. Improves communciation, decision making and accountability.

Question 21

Please give me an example of an unconcious bias?

Answer 21

Could be down to not employing someone because that person is different to them, for example, they might be of a different race, religion or age

Question 22

What is a reasonable adjustments?

Answer 22

Covered in the Equality Act 2010:
Employers are required to make reasonable adjustments to any elements of the job which place a disabled person at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled people. E.g: Providing literature in large print, disabled space in car park, allowing guide dog in the workplace etc.

Question 23

What is the Inclusive Design Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work?

Answer 23

Introduces inclusive design within five key team roles; Client, Project Management Team, Design Team, Construction Team and Asset Management Team.

Highlights when and why to engage with an Inclusive Design Lead (Consultant or Champion) on projects and outlines the purpose of their role and remit.

Question 24

How many protected characteristics are there?

Answer 24

Nine (9)