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About the research
for LGBTQ+ tradespeople and increased visibility of LGBTQ+ and Queer networks within the sector.
A B O U T T H E R E S E A R C H
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The research was conducted between September and December 2020 by researchers with expertise in gender, construction management and human rights. A review of international literature and consultation with UK researchers Professor Andy Dainty and Dr. Sarah Barnard informed the themes to be explored in the research. A researcher with expertise in LGBTQ+ issues and who also identifies as LGBTQ+ co-designed the semi-structured interview question guide and carried out all interviews. The research design was co-designed in conjunction with Mr. Aaron Spicer from Lendlease.
Researchers recruited participants via the Interbuild and Pride networks on Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook. In total, 23 in-depth interviews were conducted with participants from NSW, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania ranging from tradespeople to senior executives of multinational companies. The reported gender identity of the participants was: 13 cis-male, 7 cis-female, one trans man, one queer and one non-binary. Reported sexual orientation was more fluid and is described in more detail in the findings section. Interviews focused on participants' career in the construction sector and their experience as an LGBTQ+ worker, how they have navigated identity at home and work, effectiveness of existing diversity and inclusion strategies in the workplace and opportunities for inclusion.
Further Information natalie.galea@unsw.edu.au
Recommended Citation Galea. N. and Jardine. M. (2021), Building an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace: A blueprint for Australia’s construction industry. UNSW: Sydney.
Acknowledgements This research was sponsored by Lendlease Foundation. The authors would like to thank all the individuals and organisations that generously participated in the research, without whom this report would not have been possible.
Disclaimers Any errors or omissions are those of the authors only.
