Awareness of the tangible business benefits of effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices is driving change in the construction industry. In the past, such efforts were seen as, at best, “the right thing to do.” Now, major industry companies and trade associations identify DEI as a key solution to recruiting and retaining the workers, and clients, the companies need to be successful.
In 2021, six of the nation’s largest general contractors created the “Time for Change” consortium and sponsored the inaugural Construction Inclusion Week. According to the Time for Change founding members, Construction Inclusion Week was intended to demonstrate “how a united industry can collectively set expectations for behaviors that champion inclusion and empowers all people to reach their full potential” and “deepen connections with colleagues, clients, and communities.”
The consortium deemed last year’s events to be successful and have set October 17-21, 2022, for the Second Annual Construction Inclusion Week.
According to the organizers, this second Construction Inclusion Week is intended to amplify “awareness while celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout the industry to spearhead change.” The Week’s activities will provide educational and business resources for all levels of the industry, including “office teams, craft and jobsite crews, and industry affiliates.” There will be live-streamed content, facilitator tools, and other resources.
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