Chrissi
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Occupation | Consultant |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Introduction | Before starting Constructing Equality, Chrissi McCarthy spent more than 10 years at the forefront of the construction industry, first as a Setting Out Engineer and then a Site Manager. A Construction Management graduate and member of the Chartered Institute of Building, she played an integral role in the delivery of numerous projects, including Peckham Library, Manchester Interchange, a range of BSF Schemes, and a school in Uganda for charity. Together, these projects helped Chrissi to develop a deep understanding of the day-to-day practical challenges faced by teams on site and at head offices around the country. |
| Interests | Passionate about the social and emotional effects of the construction industry, Chrissi went on to complete a PGDip in Equality and Diversity, and is now studying for her PhD. Considered one of the field’s leading exponents, she went on to front the Construction Skills’ positive image campaign on BEBO and become an Ambassador and Board Member for the Chartered Institute of Building. Today, Chrissi is part of the Fairness Inclusion and Respect Strategic Group that leads the industry on diversity. She holds lectures on diversity and equality at Universities and conferences, writes for leading construction publications, contributes to Government papers, has spoken at the House of Lords and influences key industry figures. Importantly, while her achievements are diverse, they share a common thread – to improve the reality of working within construction and its reputation among the public. |