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Leading With DEI in Safety: A Guide for Construction Professionals

Construction Business Owner

CDT This webinar, specifically tailored to construction professionals, focuses on how to enhance the effectiveness of safety programs by incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and organizational integrity. Attendees will explore the definition of culture and learn how to foster an effective safety culture.

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In pursuit of acoustical equity

Construction Specifier

Given the intense focus on health and safety as well as the changes in work/life balance precipitated by the COVID-19 outbreak, it is not surprising the pandemic has accelerated the healthy-building movement and the ‘people-first’ mindset spearheaded by standards such as WELL and Fitwel. Photo © Vincent Lions Photography. and Niklas Moeller.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.

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Behind the Build: Stacee Barkley, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Leader at DPR Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In fact, organizations that focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion tend to be more profitable, have higher retention rates, and be more innovative. Despite all the benefits of representation, though, many organizations still find some conversations around the topic difficult. Representation can make any community stronger.

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Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

Pro Builder

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began work on an emergency temporary standard (ETS) with new enforceable requirements for employers to protect workers. However, construction firms should maintain awareness of any state or local COVID-19 requirements and implement the appropriate safety measures. Jobsite Safety.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Think of critical skills around communication, planning, and organizing (where projects can live or die); we need as many diverse perspectives as we can to deliver on the gigantic needs of our infrastructure and the scale that the IIJA will bring. For Sugerman, this is an extension of what she has already focused on.

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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. update and what they may mean for your organization. If you have successful strategies or common challenges to share from your organization’s efforts, reach out to us.