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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.

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.

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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

Why More Young Women Should Pursue Careers in Construction

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

Calling the Shots

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

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