Contractors form "inclusion week"

A handful of general contractors are promoting "Construction Inclusion Week," which will be held October 18-22. Gilbane Building Company is chairing the event with the theme of "Building the Foundation for Inclusion."

In addition to Gilbane, participants include DPR Construction, Turner, Mortenson, McCarthy, and Clark Construction Group. 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 aims to create positive change in the industry for generations of workers to come.

"Building and empowering a diverse workforce is critically important to the future of the construction industry," said Michael E. McKelvy, President & CEO, Gilbane Building Company. "Our industry will be stronger if we work together and share resources, knowledge, and best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion. We're grateful to join with fellow contractors and industry partners to build on Gilbane's efforts to advance diversity and inclusion, including our tradition of holding an annual inclusion week."