A Voice for Every Voice

We recognize the role AGC and member organizations like yours can play in facilitating necessary, positive, and lasting systemic change in the construction industry. It is our collective duty to stand up to racism and discrimination, and foster a new and better culture for every individual.

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Past, Present, and Future – Black Americans Shaping the Construction Industry (Read More).

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Together, we can lead meaningful, open, and honest conversations that will ensure a culture of diversity, equity & inclusion within our industry. Only when we listen to those impacted by racism, inequities and discrimination can we learn and improve.

For more information, contact:

Yuhi Aizawa Combatti

Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

combattiy@agc-ca.org

DEI Task Force Report

Learn how increased diversity, equity & inclusion efforts in the workplace can benefit your company and the construction industry at large.

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Programs, Resources & Best Practices

Small Business Development

AGC supports the development of small contractors by providing resources, education, training, and opportunities to network and engage with large prime contractors, agencies, and industry experts.

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Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Read how AGC of America is addressing this important initiative, how it affects your business, and what you can do to drive a DEI culture.

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DEI Forum

The AGC DEI Forum is open to all member organizations. Forum meetings are held quarterly, and serve as a space for you to engage in frank conversations about transforming your corporate structure, policies, practices, and job sites.

DEI Resources

Your hub for diversity, equity and inclusion information.

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“AGC places a heavy emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. We are dedicated to helping our members and industry increase these efforts in the workplace to make real and lasting impacts.” _{Mike Blach, 2020-21 President

AGC of California}

Moving in the Right Direction

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 that have clearly established cultures honoring diversity, equity, inclusivity, and safety. In fact, studies show that companies who invest in DEI programs see improved teamwork, innovation, and productivity, and experience improved financial results.

In early 2020 AGC’s State Board of Directors (SBOD) engaged in focused dialogue around opportunities to provide guidance and resources to AGC member companies on how to address DEI issues. It became clear that our members were seeking guidance on how to make a true impact in this area. As a result, the DEI Task Force was established, under AGC’s Construction Education Foundation, to help advance our commitment to prioritizing 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 the AGC Construction Education Foundation’s Board with actionable input on DEI policies, programs, trainings and best practices relevant to workforces, subcontractors, and suppliers.

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