This report presents an investigation, by Sarah Chaudhry, of the representation of black and minority ethnic (BME) people in the construction industry from the 1990s to today. Inspired by the author’s personal experiences as a BME female manager in the construction sector, the report presents the results of a detailed qualitative and quantitative study among a cohort of industry practitioners drawn from the public sector (mainly the social housing sector). The study considered whether inclusion and ethnic diversity really do make good business sense and if they can help to establish a position of competitive advantage