Inaugural Construction Inclusion Week Advances Diversity, Equity

The inaugural Construction Inclusion Week included multiple days of engagement to promote inclusion and enable conversations regarding diversity within the construction industry. The theme for the week was “Building the Foundation for Inclusion”.

The purpose of this event was to unite the construction industry to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. Turner Construction joined more than 1,100 construction industry firms to bring awareness to diversity, equity and inclusion.

“At Turner Construction, we’re committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We understand that every person at Turner and at a Turner site plays an important role in contributing to something lasting,” said Bill Ketcham, general manager, Turner Construction. “By creating an inclusive environment, we’re able to lead with empathy, and celebrate our differences and common values as we continue to educate ourselves on issues like unconscious bias, racism and privilege.”

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 seeks to elicit a positive change in the industry for generations of workers.