Gilbane Joins More than One Thousand Contractors to Promote Inclusion in the Construction Industry During the Inaugural Construction Inclusion Week: October 18-22, 2021
Gilbane is the Chairing Firm for the Inaugural Construction Inclusion Week
Providence, RI – October 18, 2021 – The inaugural Construction Inclusion Week kicked off this week with five days of content and resources designed to promote inclusion and enable hard conversations regarding diversity within the construction industry. The theme for the week is “Building the Foundation for Inclusion,” and provides access to toolbox talks for project sites, table talks for office locations, and a library of supplemental resources for deeper exploration. During Construction Inclusion Week, Gilbane will hold a series of events, resources, and trainings focused on the daily themes: Leadership Commitment and Accountability, Unconscious Bias, Supplier Diversity, Jobsite Culture, and Community Engagement.
More than 1,100 construction industry firms throughout North and Central America have signed up to participate and have received access to materials and resources that help foster conversations and bring awareness to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Over 70% of registered companies are non-MWBE/SBE/LGBTQ+ certified firms interested in enhancing and improving inclusion efforts. The resources will enable construction companies of all sizes to plan activities for their organization and trade partners.
Gilbane has prioritized inclusion and diversity as a core company commitment and recognizes that the commitment in this area must be continuous to effect change. With leadership support, we work with an internal Inclusion & Diversity Council to provide trainings and education related to unconscious bias and other topics, employee resource groups, a multi-pronged strategic plan and other initiatives. Gilbane also focuses on programs and outreach to enhance opportunity for participation from diverse businesses on its projects, including its Gilbane Rising Contractor program which is designed to help grow certified trade contractors.
Construction Inclusion Week
Construction Inclusion Week invites every member of the construction industry to unite to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. By working together, learning from one another, and being consistent in commitments and actions towards maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment – free of harassment, hate, or bigotry of any kind – Construction Inclusion Week will encourage a positive change in the industry for generations to come.
Organized by Time for Change, a consortium of six general contractors, the collaboration’s goal is to identify ways to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry. The shared effort by Gilbane Building Company, DPR Construction, Turner Construction Company, Mortenson, McCarthy, and Clark Construction Group resulted in organizing an industry-wide Construction Inclusion Week with affiliated partners Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Associated General Contractors (AGC).
Visit www.constructioninclusionweek.com to sign up and access valuable resources to bring awareness to diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts for job sites, teams, and companies.
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane Building Company provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, close-out and facility management services – for clients across various markets. A family business founded in 1870, Gilbane has active participation from the 4th, 5th and 6th generations of the Gilbane family.
Gilbane has more than 45 offices locations worldwide. Gilbane is the chairing firm for the inaugural Construction Inclusion Week.
For more information, visit www.gilbaneco.com.