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Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020

Pro Builder

Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020. The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 sparked a movement for racial justice and equality that traversed the globe, but it seems that the construction industry has yet to catch on. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 11:00. More than 1,000 firms participated.

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These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination

Pro Builder

These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. Industry leaders hope to fight harassment in order to bolster the number of women in construction as the industry battles with labor shortages. Meanwhile, much of the construction industry was deemed essential, sparing it from mass layoffs. cbroderick.

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These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination

Pro Builder

These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. Industry leaders hope to fight harassment in order to bolster the number of women in construction as the industry battles with labor shortages. Meanwhile, much of the construction industry was deemed essential, sparing it from mass layoffs. cbroderick.

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Here are seven traits of profitable contractors. Specialty contractors thrive on providing expertise in specific areas; however, if that expertise is not in demand, it has little value. One task facing all contractors is marketing – the act of promoting and/or selling services. In-Demand Expertise. Effective Marketing.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. The Great Recession caused many to leave the industry. Associated Builders and Contractors projects the building sector needs to hire an additional 546,000 workers to keep pace with modern demand. Black and 2.1%

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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It matters not just in the traditional media but also in the workplace and the construction industry is no exception. As one step to heighten diversity and representation in the industry, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk recently launched the Construction Diversity Image?Library.

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

Fieldwire

It affects the safety, efficiency and quality of the work, and the overall satisfaction of the general contractor and project owner. You need to show care to your team members, the general contractor and project timelines. If a goal needs clarification, communicate with the general contractor about it.