In honour of Black History Month, we recently celebrated “Ubunifu”—a Swahili word embodying creativity, imagination, and innovation. This evening focused on #reclaiming narratives, celebrating the remarkable creativity and resilience of people of colour.

In the Built Environment, the lack of women in senior roles needs to be addressed urgently and lip service must be replaced with tangible actions. Women need to be heard at the top and be a part of decision-making to effect real change in the industry. How can there be a diversity of opinions if senior representation is not representative?