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How Certifications Can Increase Opportunities for Construction Companies

by Jim DeSpain | Oct 22, 2020
Business | Business Development | Diversity

More than just a useful tool to keep in the marketing toolbox, specialty certification through the SBA helps construction contractors stand out among the competition and is well worth the time and effort.

Women Face Mounting Personal and Professional Pressure Due to COVID-19, According to USGBC Survey

More than 60% of respondents agree the pandemic is negatively impacting workplace equity in green construction.

A Superintendent’s Case for a Psychologically Safe Jobsite

Mitigating current and future risks to their people, while increasing performance by the industry’s recognized metrics of success, is the superintendent’s case for psychological safety.

Combat Exclusion in the Workplace With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Exclusion happens everywhere—especially in the workplace where people spend a large portion of their time—and it is important that businesses create inclusive environments where employees can thrive.

Get Creative for Post-Pandemic Construction Recruiting

This moment in time offers an opportunity to jump start long-term infrastructure careers. This will call for an increase in a dwindling labor force that was a challenge pre-pandemic. The good news is there are many ways to fill this gap and meet present and future construction needs.

Constructing an Inclusive LGBTQ+ Work Environment—It’s the Law

The Supreme Court recently upheld Title VII, which protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers. Moving forward, employers will need to ensure their equal employment opportunity policies, practices and trainings reflect this new court holding.

Confronting Race and Inclusion in the Construction Industry

Here are five ways construction business leaders can create an inclusive environment in their companies that represents all employees.

Commitment, Culture, Creativity: A Spotlight on ABC’s Diversity Excellence Awards

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Jun 10, 2020
Culture | Diversity | Features | Total Human Health

The winners of ABC's 2019 Diversity Excellence Awards share a commitment to their work, passion for their employees and communities, and the creativity not only to develop D&I within their workforces, but to see that vision through.

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How Certifications Can Increase Opportunities for Construction Companies

Women Face Mounting Personal and Professional Pressure Due to COVID-19, According to USGBC Survey

A Superintendent’s Case for a Psychologically Safe Jobsite

Combat Exclusion in the Workplace With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Get Creative for Post-Pandemic Construction Recruiting

Constructing an Inclusive LGBTQ+ Work Environment—It’s the Law

Confronting Race and Inclusion in the Construction Industry

Commitment, Culture, Creativity: A Spotlight on ABC’s Diversity Excellence Awards

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