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The Future of Social Justice in the Workplace

Stok

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. is a full-service construction management, design/build, and general contracting firm. Maggie Farrell , Diversity & HR Manager at S. Wilson & Co.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize esorum Thu, 03/16/2023 - 09:09 This year’s finalists in the Construction & Design category include solutions to the labor shortage as well as environmentally friendly building solutions focused on decreasing construction time.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We also need to branch out of design and engineering and into the core construction industries.”. 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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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Other companies and associations from the design, engineering, and building industry are invited and encouraged to contribute images. Their research found that only 43% of people who feel they have been discriminated against believe they have been well-represented in the media. Organizations interested in?contributing

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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. I had previously worked in financial services as an advisor and I guess I was shocked at the silent discrimination that existed at that time. Women represent 10.9%