Posted on 21 July
Leeds College of Building (LCB) has partnered with the neurovision group, Wates Group and Constructive Futures to deliver a pioneering construction industry pilot entitled ‘All Kinds of Minds in Construction’.
The incentive will bring together learners, educators and employers to explore the question – ‘What if the construction industry’s skills shortage isn’t simply about finding more people, but recognising more of the capability that already exists?’
Developed by the neurovision group, the partnership was created to challengeone of the construction industry’s biggest assumptions – that talent is always easy to recognise.
Rather than focusing solely on recruitment, the programme explores how organisations can better recognise, develop and retain talent by understanding the different ways people think, learn, communicate and contribute.
While neurodiversity forms an important part of that conversation, the pilot is built on a broader understanding of human cognition – that every individual has strengths and every mind brings value.
‘All Kinds of Minds in Construction’ believes that performance is shaped not only by capability, but by whether the environment allows that capability to become accessible.
Steph Goodlad, LCB Head of Quality Improvement, said:
“We are delighted to be embarking on this work with the neurovision group. This partnership supports LCB’s commitment to inclusion and continuous improvement, helping us to better understand the unique strengths of our learners and create an environment where everyone can thrive.”
Our college’s participation in the initiative comes following our designation as one of only ten Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTECs) in England.
As the Yorkshire and Humber regional hub, our college has been recognised for its role in strengthening employer partnerships and developing the future construction workforce.
Caroline Meehan, Founder of the neurovision group, said:
“Construction has never lacked talented people. What it has sometimes lacked are systems that recognise talent when it looks different from what we expect.
“Our aim isn’t to change standards. It’s to help more people demonstrate the capability they already have while giving employers practical ways to access skills that may already exist within their workforce.”
To find out more about ‘All Kinds of Minds in Construction’, visit the neurovision group’s website right here.
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