UK Construction and Property Programme welcomes new sponsor STARK Building Materials UK

STARK Building Materials UK, one of the UK’s largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials with over 600 dedicated builders, merchant branches and distribution centres, has become the newest organization to sponsor our UK Construction and Property Programme.

By sponsoring the programme, Stark joins existing sponsors Saint Gobain, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Wolseley in publicly demonstrating their commitment towards tackling modern slavery in the construction and property sectors.

The Construction Sector and modern slavery

The Construction sector is identified as high-risk for modern slavery by various bodies, including the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and the Office of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement. Due to its related activities and overlapping workforce, the broader Property Sector is considered equally high-risk.

About Stronger Together’s UK Construction and Property Programme

Originally developed in conjunction with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) and our development partner, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), our recently updated Construction and Property Programme develops capability in the construction and property supply chain with sector-specific tools, training and resources.

Pamela Zielinski, Stronger Together’s Construction and Property Programme Manager commented, 

We are delighted to welcome Stark as Sponsors of our Construction and Property Programme.  The Sponsors work together to address the risks of modern slavery in their business and in their supply chain through our workshops and free resources. We are excited for the year ahead and to continue our collaborative work to tackle modern slavery in construction and property whilst delivering industry wide change.”

Nim Cassidy, Executive Sponsor at STARK Building Materials UK said,

“At STARK UK, we are committed to supporting ethical practices across the construction sector. By sponsoring Stronger Together’s UK Construction and Property Programme, we’re taking an important step to help tackle the risks of modern slavery in our industry and supply chains.”

“This partnership reflects our values and dedication to creating a responsible and fair supply chain. We’re excited to work with Stronger Together and other organisations to make a real difference and protect workers.”

About Stronger Together:

Stronger Together is an impact driven, not for profit organisation that provides businesses with practical training, resources, business services and collaborative programmes. 

Stronger Together works across three continents and within multiple sectors with many organisations to achieve their wider vision of a world where all workers are recruited responsibly and have fair work, free from exploitation.

About STARK Building Materials UK:

STARK Building Materials UK is one of the UK’s largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials with over 600 dedicated builders, merchant branches and distribution centres. Find out more on their website here.

Tags: Construction, new sponsor, construction and property

Categorised in: Construction, Collaboration and Partnerships