All voices matter in California's construction industry.
Here at AGC, we believe that having the voices of all Californians at the table is vital to the success of building a more resilient state. Each day, we strive to strengthen our industry through diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts on jobsites, in offices, and throughout our communities. In 2020, the AGC of California State Board of Directors (SBOD) adopted a formal statement developed by AGC's DEI Task Force on the critical role we all must play in creating long-term change in the industry.
DEI Efforts to Support Your Workforce Needs
AGC of California's SBOD approved a DEI Task Force Recommendation Report. The report makes the business case for how increased DEI in the workplace benefits individual companies and the industry at large, as well as outlines clear recommendations and deliverables AGC will execute over the next two years so that members can build their best team.
What to Expect
From now through 2023, AGC will execute on recommendations found within the report to help AGC members meet workforce needs. Throughout the next two years, you will see the development of:
What to Expect
From now through 2023, AGC will execute on recommendations found within the report to help AGC members meet workforce needs. Throughout the next two years, you will see the development of:
- Programs and initiatives to drive culture change and instill best practices within companies and the industry at large.
- Training and education programs and resources designed to support current employees and leadership to understand the best ways to incorporate DEI efforts into their daily interactions and business practices.
- A DEI toolkit of resources, best practices, policies and procedures that AGC member companies can use to push them beyond simply “checking a box” to ingraining DEI into their company culture.
- Engagement opportunities for AGC members to get involved in DEI work, including a Steering Committee to help guide the development of recommendations in the report and a DEI Forum open to all AGC members that offers space for critical conversations, activities, speakers and best practice sharing among companies working to make their offices and jobsites more inclusive, diverse and equitable.
Get Involved
DEI ForumThe AGC DEI Forum is a larger forum open to all staff at all member companies. Held on a quarterly basis at minimum, the DEI Forum will be a space for AGC member companies to engage in critical conversations about the successes and challenges of transforming their corporate structure, policies and practices, and jobsites. This will also serve as a safe place for individuals to further their learning, understanding and personal/professional development specific to DEI. Agenda, content, and conversations will be driven by the DEI Steering Committee.
The first DEI Forum meets September 29, 2021 from 1-2:30 p.m. and is open to all members. |
Build California
AGC and AGC Construction Education Foundation’s comprehensive workforce development initiative, Build California, has focused on ensuring construction career information reaches marginalized communities to attract a diverse talent pool. It also provides economic advancement opportunities to communities the industry has not effectively reached previously. Build California has done this through a robust mix of outreach strategies, including using its Instagram Live “#IYOUWE” series to promote diversity. Multiple diverse guests from AGC member companies have appeared on the program to address a variety of topics. Inquire about ways to get involved here.
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Background
Building a more resilient state requires the voices of all Californians at the table. The construction industry’s success is contingent on the diverse backgrounds and experiences that influence and shape our built environment. Our current and future workforce expects change and employers to have clearly established cultures that honor diversity, inclusivity, and safety. In fact, studies show that companies who invest in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs see improved teamwork, innovation, productivity, and experience improved financial results.
Recognizing the importance of improving DEI efforts across businesses and the construction industry at large, in early 2020 AGC’s State Board of Directors (SBOD) engaged in focused dialogue about opportunities to provide guidance and resources to AGC member companies on how to address these issues. It became clear that members are seeking guidance on what is needed to make a true impact in this area. As a result, the DEI Task Force was established under AGC’s Construction Education Foundation, a 501(c)3, to help advance AGC’s commitment to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across the industry, membership, and leadership. The Task Force convened regularly throughout the year to provide AGC’s State Board and AGC Construction Education Foundation’s Board Leadership actionable input on policies, programs, trainings and best practices respective to workforce, subcontractor, and supplier diversity and inclusion.
We are grateful to the DEI Task Force for their countless hours of deep-dive research and strategic planning sessions over the last year. Their dedication to advancing AGC’s commitment to DEI in the construction industry will construct a legacy in California’s construction industry for generations to come.
Recognizing the importance of improving DEI efforts across businesses and the construction industry at large, in early 2020 AGC’s State Board of Directors (SBOD) engaged in focused dialogue about opportunities to provide guidance and resources to AGC member companies on how to address these issues. It became clear that members are seeking guidance on what is needed to make a true impact in this area. As a result, the DEI Task Force was established under AGC’s Construction Education Foundation, a 501(c)3, to help advance AGC’s commitment to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across the industry, membership, and leadership. The Task Force convened regularly throughout the year to provide AGC’s State Board and AGC Construction Education Foundation’s Board Leadership actionable input on policies, programs, trainings and best practices respective to workforce, subcontractor, and supplier diversity and inclusion.
We are grateful to the DEI Task Force for their countless hours of deep-dive research and strategic planning sessions over the last year. Their dedication to advancing AGC’s commitment to DEI in the construction industry will construct a legacy in California’s construction industry for generations to come.
Questions?
For more information, contact Yuhi Aizawa Combatti, AGC’s Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager at combattiy@agc-ca.org.
