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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

California PUC Contracting Goal Could Bring Millions to LGBT Businesses

State agency unanimously approved voluntary 1.5% procurement target in outreach to LGBT-owned contractors as part of a utility supplier diversity program

Emell D. Adolphus

April 12, 2022

The Public Utility Commission directive sets a contracting target of 1.5% for California-based utilities to work with LGBT-certified businesses.

Employee Resource Groups and Immigrants

Viewpoint: Now I Bring My Full Self to Work

Maryam Ghatee

October 13, 2021

Why fitting in at the office isn't the easiest thing for immigrants.

A Black student attends an HBCU leadership event

Future Leaders

AGC, Procore Launch HBCU Scholarship to Boost Industry Diversity

James Leggate

September 22, 2021

A new scholarship program now funded at $250K will assist students studying in construction fields at historically Black colleges and universities.

Workforce

Judge, President Biden Quash Diversity Training Curbs for Federal Contractors

Debra K. Rubin

January 25, 2021

Programs in limbo for months are set to resume after U.S. court halted enforcement of the 2020 Trump directive and a new executive order revokes it.

AGC of California Partners With LGBTQ+ Group to Boost Diversity

Scott Blair

January 15, 2021

Partnership will provide technical assistance and training to support the growth of LGBTQ+-certified contractors and suppliers.

USGBC Seeks Feedback for Upcoming Equity Plan

Nadine M. Post

November 13, 2020

The U.S. Green Building Council is seeking input to further develop an equity strategy for its green-building programs.

Viewpoint: On Industry Inclusion, The Silence of My Peers Speaks Volumes

Jennifer Todd

June 20, 2020

Does the lack of conversation mean the problem is bigger than we think?

ENR Interview

Culture of CARE Works to Boost Diversity and Inclusion, Overcome Racial Inequalities

Scott Blair

June 10, 2020

AGC's Brynn Huneke and Brian Turmail discuss the rollout of its diversity and inclusion initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it relates to the current protests over racial injustice.

Viewpoint

You Can't Train Away Unconscious Bias

Jeffery Tobias Halter

May 23, 2019

Confronting organizational impacts of deeply rooted biases will take more than a few hours of one-off instruction.

Workforce

Construction Industry Women Seek Strategies, Allies To Boost Impact

Debra K. Rubin

Janice L. Tuchman

May 24, 2018

Nearly 700 at ENR record-attendance GWIC conference showcase next-generation talent and explore women's role as critical to industry growth.

Groundbreaking Women in Construction (GWIC) is the leading talent development and networking event for women in AEC careers.

This conference helps women expand their presence, influence and career success in an ever shifting industry—and inspires them to become a catalyst for change within their organizations.