When it comes to gender diversity, the construction industry is an interesting study. While only about nine percent of today’s construction workforce are women (less than half of that segment are trade workers) their pay … about Meet Angie Simon, the Glass-Ceiling Shattering CEO of Western Allied
Inclusion and Diversity
Foundations for Progress: The Future of Women in Construction
Procore recently sat down with a panel of female leaders in construction to discuss barriers that remain for women considering a career in the field and what the industry can do to bring more women … about Foundations for Progress: The Future of Women in Construction
Canada Making Strides in Attracting Women to Construction, But More Work is Needed
Even through a pandemic, construction work remains steady and in demand. Buildforce Canada estimates that Canada will need to recruit more than 300,000 new workers over the next decade to keep pace with demand. One … about Canada Making Strides in Attracting Women to Construction, But More Work is Needed
Leading Inclusively: 10 Things You Can Do to Promote Inclusion & Diversity
Construction is such a competitive business, it’s easy to be swept up in efficiency, in results, in getting the job done with less because of the tight margins. It serves well to remember that a … about Leading Inclusively: 10 Things You Can Do to Promote Inclusion & Diversity
A Trailblazer Discusses Qualities Needed for Getting Through Uncertain Times
This year’s Groundbreak 2020 attendees heard from a truly inspiring leader, Lt. Gen. (Retired) Nadja Y. West, who served as the 44th Army surgeon general and is the former Commanding General of U.S. Army Medical … about A Trailblazer Discusses Qualities Needed for Getting Through Uncertain Times
Paving a Brighter Future for Women in Construction
Women are still substantially under-represented in the construction industry workforce. However, according to the How We Build Now 2020 research, more than half of all surveyed firms believe this will change in the next decade. … about Paving a Brighter Future for Women in Construction
Procore’s 2020 Groundbreak Conference Announced, Power of Public Parks, and How to Uphold Diversity
Catch up on what's going on in construction this week. From an in-depth Q&A on the future of construction post-COVID to a new partnership between Procore Technologies and Traveler's Insurance, we've got you covered on … about Procore’s 2020 Groundbreak Conference Announced, Power of Public Parks, and How to Uphold Diversity
Sparking Innovation in the Workplace through Inclusion and Diversity
Evolution not revolution may best describe the current state of inclusion and diversity in the construction industry, according to those leading the efforts to create more egalitarian work environments.
Building Change in Construction One Woman at a Time
Hear from Barbara Jackson, founder & CEO of Women Building Change (formerly Women Who Build) as she discusses WBC's mission to advance the careers of women in the construction industry.
ProBuild’s Sarah Cuscadden Paves the Way for the Next Generation
Today, Sarah is the Group Manager Health Safety and Environmental at Probuild Constructions, a $2 billion-a-year construction company in Melbourne.
