Construction Industry Unites to Focus on Cultivating Inclusion
Announcing Third Annual Construction Inclusion Week: October 16-20, 2023
Save the date for the third annual Construction Inclusion Week 2023: October 16-20, 2023!
The goal of Construction Inclusion Week is to build awareness of the need to improve diversity and inclusion in the construction industry by providing content and resources and harnessing our collective power. By working together, learning from one another, and having consistent commitments and actions towards maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment – where every individual belongs – Construction Inclusion Week will effect positive change in the industry for generations of workers to come.
New this year Construction Inclusion week, recently established as a 501(c)(6) organization, is offering "Supporter” and “Ambassador” level sponsorship opportunities while continuing free participation registration, which includes access to educational and planning resources. For additional information on sponsorship visit: ConstructionInclusionWeek.com/Sponsorship.
Daily themes for 2023 include:
Materials for 2023 will include enhanced planning tools, facilitator guides, video content, and enriched curriculum resources. CIW 2023 leverages a DEI Maturity Assessment as a baseline for targeted engagement with the curriculum materials and enables future strategic implementation for industry firms. Participating organizations will receive materials and resources to bring awareness to diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts for job sites, teams, and companies. Other offerings include in-person activities, including networking events planned by industry organizations and associations nationwide.
- Commitment & Accountability
- Belonging
- Supplier Diversity
- Workplace Culture
- Community Engagement
Registration is open online: ConstructionInclusionWeek.com.
Mortenson, McCarthy, Turner Construction, Clark Construction, Smoot DC, Gilbane Building Company, and DPR Construction organize the annual effort with Mortenson CEO Dan Johnson and McCarthy CEO and chairman Ray Sedeny leading as co-chairs for 2023.