Diversity

Why More Young Women Should Pursue Careers in Construction

Through awareness and more partnership opportunities, contractors can connect with women of every age to bring them on board and provide a fulfilling career in construction.

How Women Can Overcome Challenges to Working in Male-Dominated Industries

With more groundbreaking women chipping away at gendered norms and leveling the playing field, the construction industry is taking bigger steps at becoming a more diverse and inclusive space for future generations.

Calling the Shots

Construction Executive editors asked successful women about mentors, motivation, breaking the glass ceiling and what, exactly, the future holds for women in construction. Here are their stories.

How Construction’s Embodiment of Diversity Leads to Increased Adoption of Innovation

by Construction Executive | Jan 21, 2021
Diversity | Workforce

United Rentals, Autodesk University and ABC discuss establishing how the intersection of culture, diversity and innovation assist contractors with winning over the next generation of leaders.

How Construction Can Serve the Underserved

As a society, we have the chance to do better, and that effort will take all of us to ensure workers of all races, creeds, religions and gender identities have equal access to career mobility and growth.

How to Increase Hispanic Representation in the Construction Industry

Here are a few key strategies to continue to celebrate the Hispanic workers already in the industry and to build more representation in the years to come.

Generational Challenges and Opportunities in Addressing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Employers who can leverage the strengths of various generations, while successfully navigating the differences, will reap the rewards by making the multigenerational workplace culture a source of competitive advantage.

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.

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Why More Young Women Should Pursue Careers in Construction

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Calling the Shots

How Construction’s Embodiment of Diversity Leads to Increased Adoption of Innovation

How Construction Can Serve the Underserved

How to Increase Hispanic Representation in the Construction Industry

Generational Challenges and Opportunities in Addressing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

How Certifications Can Increase Opportunities for Construction Companies

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