Implementation guides & toolkits
To support industry in meeting the requirements of the Culture Standard a suite of implementation resources has been developed. The development of these resources was supported by subject matter experts, researchers and industry representatives.
For each pillar of the Culture Standard an implementation guide and accompanying toolkit including editable templates, worked examples, guidance information and tools is available.
With the exception of work-hour caps, the Culture Standard is designed to be non-prescriptive, working in harmony with aligned policies and regulations that form part of existing procurement processes.
These complimentary resources have been developed by subject matter experts and industry representatives to support organisations in all aspects of implementing the Culture Standard.
Time For Life
Culture Standard Time for Life Implementation Guide
This guide is designed to support construction sector organisations in developing a Time for Life Action Plan and delivering the Time for Life requirements of the Culture Standard. It is an implementation resource that supports organisations by:
- Providing step-by-step guidance about developing an action plan that delivers the Culture Standard’s time for life requirements
- Providing templates and resources to help organisations develop and implement a Time for Life Action Plan
- Providing case studies and examples from pilot projects.
Culture Standard Time for Life Implementation Guide – Access here
Time for Life Toolkit
The following supporting resources, tools and templates have been available to support the development and implementation of a Time for Life Action Plan.
- Time for Life Action Plan – template
- Time for Life Action Plan – worked example
- Time for Life current state assessment and gap analysis – template
- Time for Life project charter – template
- Time for Life flexibility example initiatives – guidance information
- Key considerations when planning a 5 in 7 work week – guidance information
- Methods for tracking work hours – guidance information
- CICT pilot project Time for Life success factors
- Time sheet example
Wellbeing
CICT Wellbeing Implementation Guide
This guide supports the construction industry to deliver the wellbeing requirements of the Culture Standard. It is an implementation resource designed to support organisations by:
- Providing step-by-step guidance to support planning and drive positive wellbeing outcomes
- Providing templates and resources to help organisations develop and implement a Wellbeing Action Plan
- Highlighting opportunities to embed wellbeing initiatives and programs and identify factors that may negatively affect wellbeing in the workplace.
Culture Standard Wellbeing Implementation Guide – Access here
Wellbeing Toolkit
The following supporting resources, tools and templates have been available to support the development and implementation of a Wellbeing Action Plan.
- Wellbeing Action Plan – template
- Workplace wellbeing current state assessment – template
- Workplace wellbeing risk and opportunity assessment – template
- Workplace wellbeing vision and goals examples – guidance information
- Wellbeing roles and responsibilities – guidance information
- Understanding wellbeing risk factors – guidance information
- Initiatives, interventions and actions that support workplace health and wellbeing outcomes – guidance information
- Wellbeing useful links
- CICT pilot project Wellbeing success factors
Inclusion & Diversity
CICT Inclusion and Diversity Implementation Guide
This guide supports construction industry organisations to deliver the inclusion and diversity pillar of the Culture Standard by:
- Providing a step-by-step approach to developing an Inclusion and Diversity Action Plan
- Providing templates and guidance to help organisations develop their Inclusion and Diversity Action Plan
- Providing evidence to demonstrate the value that focusing on inclusion and diversity brings to the construction sector
- Identifying opportunities to embed inclusion and diversity within the workplace
- Explaining ways to track and monitor inclusion and diversity initiatives.
Culture Standard Inclusion and Diversity Implementation Guide – Access here
Inclusion and Diversity Toolkit
The following supporting resources, tools and templates have been available to support the development and implementation of an Inclusion and Diversity Action Plan.
- Inclusion and Diversity Action Plan on a Page – Template
- Inclusion and Diversity Action Plan on a Page – Worked Example
- Setting diversity targets in the construction industry – Template
- Setting diversity targets in the construction industry – Guidance information
- Current state assessment checklist – template
- How to undertake a current state assessment – guidance information
- Assessing the gender pay gap – template
- Understanding gender pay equity and the gender pay gap – guidance information
- Inclusion and diversity statement – template
- Site establishment amenities checklist – template
- Gender safety and inclusive workplace inductions checklist – template
- Quick start guide for small business and small projects – guidance information
- Strategies for recruiting, retaining and progressing women in the construction industry – guidance information
- Using project inductions to enhance gender safety and promote inclusive workplace behaviours – guidance information
- Establishing processes for reporting poor workplace behaviours – guidance information
- Toolbox talks on sexual and gender-based harassment at work – guidance information
- CICT Pilot Projects inclusion and diversity success factors
- Inclusion and diversity myth busters
- CICT pilot project Inclusion and diversity success factors
Embedding the Culture Standard in construction works procurement
Guide for embedding the Culture Standard in procurement
A support tool for organisations embedding the Culture Standard in construction work procurement.
This guide supports construction sector organisations intending to adopt the Culture Standard as part of construction works procurement. It is an implementation resource that supports organisations by:
- Providing guidance to support Culture Standard implementation using 4 key stages
- Recommending actions that support practical and effective implementation
- Outlining considerations and actions aligned with key procurement phases
- Providing resources and templates to support implementation activity.
Guide for embedding the Culture Standard in procurement – Access here
Current state assessment and gap analysis – template – Access here
Culture Standard Measurement Framework
The Culture Standard Measurement Framework provides a structured approach for evaluating performance against the requirements of the Culture Standard.
Culture Standard Measurement Framework – Access here
Culture Standard Survey Tool
The Culture Standard aims to improve workplace culture by enhancing work-life balance, diversity and worker mental health and wellbeing. For projects adopting the Culture Standard worker feedback can provide important insights that help guide the implementation approach, supports project understanding of what is working well and areas for improvement.
The Construction Culture Survey is an implementation resource that has been designed to capture worker experiences and perspectives as related to the Culture Standard. It can be administered to a project workforce, across a project lifespan, to provide useful data sets and assist projects in determining how they best address requirements of the Culture Standard.