JOBSITE recently spoke with Willy Pegues, McCownGordon's Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to discuss his plans and what it takes to build a long-lasting DE&I plan to raise all boats, from the underserved … about Building Bridges Through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at McCownGordon
Inclusion and Diversity
Being a Better Ally
Employees who feel a sense of belonging in the workplace are statistically more likely to become a competitive advantage for your company. It’s in our DNA. Human beings are genetically wired to belong and feel … about Being a Better Ally
Important Next Steps for Helping Keep Women and People of Color in Construction
As construction struggles to fill its workforce amid a labor shortage, leaders in the industry have turned their attention to attracting largely untapped segments of the population. Numbers show that it’s working: Women and BIPOC … about Important Next Steps for Helping Keep Women and People of Color in Construction
Women of Color in Construction Share Insights on Dealing with Biases
Construction is actively recruiting women, and it’s working—slowly. According to research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, women represent 3.4% of workers in the construction industry in the US, up 2.7% from 2015.
New Association to Advocate for Black Construction Contractors
Three years ago, a handful of contractors got together and floated the idea of launching a new organization to break down barriers and raise the profile of Black-owned contracting companies in Canada. This year, they … about New Association to Advocate for Black Construction Contractors
How Social Media Can Promote Career Growth for Women in Construction
Despite the many benefits associated with gender diversity, women remain underrepresented in the civil engineering construction industry. Perks of a more diverse workforce have been proven in a study done by Professor Qingbin Cui and … about How Social Media Can Promote Career Growth for Women in Construction
Meet Angie Simon, the Glass-Ceiling Shattering CEO of Western Allied
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
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
