Diversity and Inclusion

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Why the Portland Contract Equity Program Got Poor Reviews

The Oregon city's procurement chief resigns despite support from minority contractors

Richard Korman

November 24, 2020

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But a state minority contractors group differs on key points from a city audit of set-aside contracting results.

USGBC Seeks Feedback for Upcoming Equity Plan

Nadine M. Post

November 13, 2020

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

Speakers at Tradeswomen Build Nations, Including Kamala Harris

Elections, RBG and Leaning In at Tradeswomen Build Nations 2020

Corinne Grinapol

October 20, 2020

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Key gathering of union tradeswomen focused on voter turnout and rollout of new Lean In Circles to boost virtual connections, extend peer support and groom leaders.

AECOM Sells Power Unit to PE Firm, Shifts Design Group Leadership

Debra K. Rubin

October 16, 2020

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Consultant STV taps WSP Global veteran Greg Kelly as new CEO

AEC Groups Sign Oct. 15 Letter Against Trump Federal Contractor Anti-Bias Training Order

Debra K. Rubin

October 15, 2020

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150 trade assns. cite vague details and tough penalties to meet required tone revise of race and sex-based diversity programs, set to take effect Nov. 21.

Women employees at McCarthy Pilot PPE from Autodesk and AGC Grant

McCarthy Workers Test Fall-Protection Harnesses Designed to Better Fit Women

Corinne Grinapol

September 24, 2020

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Contractor was a recipient of an AGC-Autodesk grant program that funds the purchase of safety harnesses for women.

Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference

Gender, Racial Biases in Construction Highlighted at Industry Conference

September 2, 2020

Women have made great strides in pursuing careers and leadership roles in construction, but more can be done to boost numbers, to make sure women have even footing with male colleagues and, particularly, to fight the industry’s racial and gender biases, said presenters at the Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference.

Romila Singh Delivers Keynote at GWIC Conference

Unengaged Employees Sap Companies of Productivity, Innovation

Corinne Grinapol

August 26, 2020

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Noted organizational behavior researcher Romila Singh stressed factors that drive engineers to leave the industry, addressing ENR Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference.

Women in Construction

Tearing Down Unconscious Biases Is Crucial, Says Panel

Alisa Zevin

August 26, 2020

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Groundbreaking Women in Construction panelists explain the unconscious bias problem, and how to solve it.

Aileen Cho

August 25, 2020

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Industry gender pay gap is narrowing, but women still need solid self-promotion strategies, said HR experts at ENR GWIC careerbuilding conference.

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