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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The question is, how will employers pursue opportunities to grow a more diverse workforce–especially in the field? Adding more women to the construction workforce will provide benefits. When women join the construction workforce, they are closing the generational race, ethnicity, and gender gaps,” she explained. .

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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

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For these reasons (and so much more), construction businesses must focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and ensure that every employee feels included and represented. Two years in a row, the company has been named an Employment Scorecard Honoree by the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Wilson & Co.

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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

Fieldwire

Mutual respect Respecting another person includes acknowledging their talents and abilities, and not discriminating against them because of their race or social background. He collaborates with organizations supporting diversity, equity and inclusion , and champions inclusive hiring in his team so all people have a seat at the table.

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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As the Undercover Recruiter organization puts it , “Showcasing diversity within your brand communications is crucial to attracting diverse talent — if they can’t see themselves represented by your brand, they are less likely to look at you as a potential employer.”? . Recent Diversity-Focused Initiatives in the Construction Industry .