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These Three Women Are Finding Solutions to Combat Discrimination Against Black Homeowners

Pro Builder

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In this article, we’re looking at the IIJA and its impact on opportunities for women in the industry. Of those jobs, 175,000 are expected to be in the construction industry, which will largely be responsible for the restructuring of railways, bridges, roadways, and other transformational infrastructure changes around the country. .

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The Future of Social Justice in the Workplace

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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. From zero carbon to biophilic design , our industry is continually pushing for buildings that actively improve our environments rather than maintain the status quo.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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. That way, people can be involved in what’s happening in their district and learn more about the different types of careers in the construction industry.

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

Fieldwire

In the report “Trust Matters: The High Cost of Low Trust,” more than 2,500 industry professionals globally and found that the cost of trust in construction — internally and externally — generates more employee engagement , value collaboration and build stronger relationships. In the construction industry, you can only achieve so much alone.

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Women in Construction: Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry

Fieldwire

Initiatives focused on diversity, equity and inclusion have helped change the perception of women’s contribution to the industry, however, they are still underrepresented. We talked to women working in different roles throughout the construction industry to learn about their experiences in a male-dominated field.