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Home » Topic » Culture » Diversity

Construction Recruiting Needs a Course Correction

by Stacee Barkley | Oct 18, 2022
Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction has grappled with diversity and inclusion challenges. It is also experiencing a worker shortage.

Contech Comes of Age

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Oct 3, 2022
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Technology | Training

Construction technology has introduced new efficiencies to the industry—but growing pains have also emerged.

Dream Hard, Play Hard

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Oct 3, 2022
Careers | Diversity | Features | Workforce

From professional basketball to construction executive, Brian Oliver's life has been a product of his choices.

Class Act

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Oct 1, 2022
Departments | Diversity | Training | Workforce

Inclusion, diversity and equity training now includes class bias. The author of a new book explains why.

To Earn Respect as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Field, Think Outside of Traditional Labels

by Construction Executive | Sep 20, 2022
Careers | Diversity | Workforce

With a focus on confidence, investment and mentorship, women can go far in a male-dominated corporate world.

Everyone Everywhere All at Once

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Aug 4, 2022
Departments | Diversity | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

Winners of ABC’s 2021 National IDE Excellence Awards describe the importance of inclusion, diversity and equity for the construction industry.

The Kandahar Connection

by Maggie Murphy | Aug 3, 2022
Careers | Diversity | Features | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Houston-based MAREK has recruited more than 20 Afghan refugees, trained them as craft professionals and helped them build a good life in a new country.

Women in Construction Note Positive Changes, Lingering Problems in the Industry

by Lori J. Drake | Jul 11, 2022
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The future is bright for women in construction, but growth depends on careful action and strong leadership.
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