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Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Summit Pursues the Future: Unity

by Construction Executive | Jun 23, 2021
Diversity | Total Human Health | Workforce

On June 14, 2021, ABC’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Summit met virtually to explore the complexity of IDE in today’s world, as well as to evaluate its historical journey and sustainable future in the industry.

How Men Can Support Women in Construction

by Cheryl Black, Richard Colvin | Jun 15, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Training | Workforce

The construction industry has come a long way in how men and women work together to be successful. However, there is always room to evolve the relationship between colleagues.

The State of Women in the Construction Industry in 2021

Women make up only about 10% of construction industry workers, even though they are 47% of the overall U.S. workforce. Here’s what women had to say about opportunities for advancement, being heard by their coworkers and the pay gap.

Why Military Veterans Are Smart Hires for Construction Jobs

Many people with military experience have traits and qualities contractors look for in new hires: loyalty, integrity, dedication, service excellence and a focus on safety.

Diversity in Construction: Seven Tips for Successful DEI Programs

Many construction firms recently took a look at their business practices and made public commitments to improving diversity, equity and inclusion among their workforces.

Women in Construction Are a Competitive Advantage

Many of the attributes women bring to a jobsite have long been deemed assets to project delivery. Here's why gender diversity is critical to competition and how women strengthen the industry.

Women in the Industry Love Their Jobs, Per Survey

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Workforce

Levelset's “Survey of Women in Construction” combines responses from 1,001 women in the industry.

Diversity of Ideas: Ensuring Equity in the Industry

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | May 10, 2021
Diversity | Features | Leadership | Workforce

Separate from either diversity or inclusion, equity is the notion that all are to be treated fairly and equally, with freedom from bias—it’s a term that fits in perfectly with the merit shop philosophy.

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Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Summit Pursues the Future: Unity

How Men Can Support Women in Construction

The State of Women in the Construction Industry in 2021

Why Military Veterans Are Smart Hires for Construction Jobs

Diversity in Construction: Seven Tips for Successful DEI Programs

Women in Construction Are a Competitive Advantage

Women in the Industry Love Their Jobs, Per Survey

Diversity of Ideas: Ensuring Equity in the Industry

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