CEO DATELINE - Association seeks to increase diversity in construction industry
CEO DATELINE - Association seeks to increase diversity in construction industry
- May 15, 2020 |
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Walt Williams
Associated General Contractors of America has launched a new program seeking to increase the diversity of the construction industry by making workplaces more inclusive.
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The Culture of CARE program calls on construction firms to sign a pledge to create more welcoming and inclusive workplace cultures, according to a statement. AGC will then work with those firms to provide training and suggested human resources practices designed to help them achieve that goal. "CARE" is an acronym for commit, attract, retain and empower.
"We are asking companies to take bold and visible steps toward creating a more diverse, safe, welcoming and inclusive construction industry," AGC CEO Stephen Sandherr said.
CARE is based on a program first launched by the AGC of Washington chapter in the Pacific Northwest. The national association's Diversity & Inclusion Council evaluated the state program and determined that it was a powerful tool to support the industry's efforts in this area.
In addition to CARE, the association has released a report about the economic, safety and productivity rationale for expanding diversity in construction.
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