Our members
The Ground Forum’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Subgroup works to promote a more inclusive and representative ground engineering community.
The Ground Forum Undergraduate Mentoring Programme was developed through discussions within the Ground Forum’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Subgroup. To learn more about the Mentoring Programme, click here.
Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage:
AFBE-UK is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in engineering and technology. https://afbe.org.uk/
BPIC Network is a built environment membership network for Ethnic minority representation. BPIC Network | Construction
Muslims in Construction (MIC) is a professional network dedicated to empowering and connecting Muslims across the construction industry. MIC 2025 Gala – Muslims In Construction
The Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) programme is an industry-wide initiative that aims to make workplaces better for everyone. FIR | Equality And Diversity Training | Supply Chain School
EqualEngineers REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage) Network, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to amplifying diversity and fostering inclusion within the engineering and technology sectors. REACH – EqualEngineers
Ethnic Minorities in Materials, Minerals & Mining (EMM3) Group. The long-term goal of the group is to promote equality of ethnic minorities within the materials, minerals and mining industries. IOM3 | Ethnic Minorities in Materials, Minerals & Mining (EMM3) Group
GeoLatinas, aim to promote, welcome, and empower the work and research of Latina women in Geosciences and Planetary Sciences. Initiatives – GeoLatinas
Gender Diversity:
NAWIC is an international not-for-profit association dedicated to the advancement of women in the construction industry. Welcome | NAWIC
EqualEngineers Women’s Network, a space dedicated to amplifying the importance of physical and psychological safety for female engineers within the engineering and technology sectors. Women’s Network – EqualEngineers
The Women’s Engineering Society is a United Kingdom professional learned society and networking body for women engineers, scientists and technologists. – Women’s Engineering Society
EqualEngineers Men’s Network, a space dedicated to amplifying the importance of physical and psychological safety for male engineers within the engineering and technology sectors. Men’s Network – EqualEngineers
IWIM is a global not-for-profit dedicated to advancing equity within the natural resources sector IWIM – Advancing Equity in Natural Resources
LGBTQIA+:
InterEngineering Network, a vibrant and inclusive community now operating under the EqualEngineers umbrella, dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ individuals in the engineering sector. InterEngineering – EqualEngineers
Pride in STEM is a charity run by an independent group of LGBTQIA+ scientists & engineers from around the world. Pride in STEM | A UK charity for LGBTQIA+ in Science, Engineering, Tech, and Maths
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM), Inc. is non-profit professional association for LGBTQ+ people and allies in the STEM community within academia. oSTEM, Inc.
Building Equality is an alliance of built environment consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, and institutions who are passionate about working together and harnessing our collective power to drive LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the construction, engineering and built environment industry. Building Equality | LGBTQIA+ Built Environment Network
IOM3Pride is a voluntary committee of IOM3 whose goal is to achieve equality of opportunity professionally for LGBTQIA+ identifying IOM3 members. IOM3 | IOM3Pride Group
Disability:
EqualEngineers Disability Network – a pioneering platform committed to advancing inclusion and support for individuals with disabilities within the engineering sector. Disability – EqualEngineers
At Construct Ability, we’re dedicated to transforming the construction industry through inclusive design, adaptive solutions and accessible practices. Together, we can create a world where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in our built spaces. Construct Ability | Inclusive By Design
In the construction industry, people with disabilities cannot be discriminated against – and employers have much to gain from taking on a diverse workforce. Construction and Disability
The network brings together disability, diversity, human resources, and wellbeing professionals at managerial level with construction focus. Construction Network | Business Disability Forum
The International Association for Geoscience Diversity is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to improving access and inclusion for people with disabilities in the geosciences. Home – The IAGD Resources – The IAGD
Ably Different is a voluntary committee of IOM3 whose goal is to achieve equality of opportunity professionally for IOM3 members identifying as disabled and allies such as family members, carers and work colleagues. IOM3 | Ably Different Member (ADM3) Group
Neurodiversity:
EqualEngineers Neurodiversity Network – a dynamic forum dedicated to fostering support for and understanding of those who are neurodivergent. Neurodiversity – EqualEngineers
Neurodiversity in engineering: Unlocking innovation and performance – Engineering.com
Dyslexia in Engineering Day exists to promote wider conversations about dyslexia and neuroinclusion in engineering and to celebrate the organisations committed to bringing about positive change. Engineered by Dyslexia | Dyslexia in Engineering Day
IET report on neurodiversity in engineering and technology
Guest blog: Embracing Neurodiversity in Engineering: A path to better understanding – Engineering Professors CouncilNeurodiversity: All in for Engineering – Engineering Professors Council
The Early Career Groups (of the various learned societies BGA, BTS, EGGS etc) have their own EDI representation on committees and organise events and networking on these themes.