Pro Builder

JANUARY 12, 2023

These Three Women Are Finding Solutions to Combat Discrimination Against Black Homeowners. The home appraisal industry is plagued by a lack of diversity, and that misrepresentation has led to decades of racial discrimination and a widening affordability gap which these three female appraisers are working to resolve.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 21, 2022

Before the 1960s passage of anti-discrimination laws, Black homeowners were still doing better than they are today. Even after purchasing a home, the wealth gap is sustained by disproportionate home equity values. Black homeowners accumulate an average of $27,000 in equity, while white borrowers have an average of $79,000.

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Discrimination Equity Housing Sustainability 52

Stok

JANUARY 29, 2020

As transparency and social justice remain growing priorities for businesses, it’s important for companies to consider how they’re addressing equity in the workplace. That implies that discrimination is an acceptable norm. Furthermore, company transparency is the number one factor contributing to employee happiness.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 27, 2023

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. We still see harassment and discrimination happening in overt ways and through micro-aggressions. Maggie Farrell , Diversity & HR Manager at S.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 8, 2022

Sugerman adds, “The industry won’t see good retention rates for women if we don’t address the harassment and exclusionary practices many tradeswomen still report facing in the construction workplace.

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Infrastructure Construction Chicago Industrial 98

Fieldwire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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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Project Management Construction Schedule Software 96

Pro Builder

MARCH 16, 2023

In the Finance category, finalists include organizations focused on construction financing, shared-equity models, and renter programs that support increased savings and equity. Housing Connector | Seattle, Washington Housing Connector is a tech-for-good nonprofit that increases access to housing for individuals most in need.

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