The “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Design and Construction” report from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and Dodge Construction Network (DCN) highlights the benefits for construction employers that engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and provides recommendations for recruiting and retention using DEI initiatives.

The report states that construction companies with high or moderate engagement with DEI practices have, among other benefits:

• A more inclusive and positive workplace culture;
• Improved reputations for industry leadership;
• Increased access to skilled labor;
• Increased collaboration onsite, increased safety on projects;
• Increased productivity; and
• Better worker and staff retention.

Construction Companies Engagement With DEI

According to the report, of the surveyed companies:

• 54% have embraced training programs that promote DEI
• 28% consider DEI when selecting other team members and trade partners
• 39% have a code of ethics that have a DEI focus
• 24% have leadership training for all staff members
• 14% have leadership that devoted resources to encourage diversity
• 19% have recruitment programs that extend beyond policies with nondiscrimination language
• 19% have a formal path for advancement that considers leadership diversity
• 25% provide training on unconscious bias
• 21% seek to engage underrepresented populations (including through training and mentorship)

GSA/DCN Recommendations for Recruiting

The report recommends the following...

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