Construct - Issue 51

People

FM CONWAY HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A LEADER IN CREATING A MORE BALANCED AND DIVERSE SECTOR, DELIVERING INITIATIVES THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE AND CREATE LASTING IMPACT CELEBRATING PROGRESS, SHAPING THE FUTURE

These efforts earned national recognition, with the business winning two major accolades recently: ‘Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion’ at the Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, and ‘Excellence in Recruitment and Retention’ at the Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards. This recognition reflects the progress of the business’ ‘All Great People’ strategy, which places inclusion and development at the heart of its culture, and the results are clear to see. Since the launch of the strategy in 2020, there has been a 79% increase in the number of women at FM Conway, a 2109% increase in those with a disability or long-term medical condition and a 542% increase in veterans, which shows how far the business has come as momentum continues to build*. A cornerstone of this strategy is the ‘30 by 30’ initiative: FM Conway’s pledge to ensure that 30% of its workforce is female by 2030. Since launching the 30 by 30 campaign, female headcount has increased by over 4%, and attrition has fallen from 12% in January 2025 to less than 8% in April this year.

“With 30 by 30, we’re breaking down barriers and opening pathways for women at every stage of their careers,” says Ella Cole, Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. “From structured development and support programmes to all-women career days and return-to-work initiatives, we are building an environment where women can join, grow, and lead.” That vision is brought to life through courses like ‘Personal Best’, a six-month development programme designed to help women achieve breakthrough goals in both their personal and professional lives. Delivered in partnership with Passe Partout, the programme was launched last year, combining workshops and coaching to build confidence and resilience. Its impact has been strong: following the course, 92% of participants reported improved confidence, 69% said that they now challenge negative self-talk, 62% set healthier boundaries and 54% said their wellbeing had improved.

* Data accurate as of March 2026

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