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
Levelset's “Survey of Women in Construction” combines responses from 1,001 women in the industry.
Diversity of Ideas: Ensuring Equity in the Industry
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
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.










