Articles Tagged with ''DEI (Diversity, equity, and inclusion)''

In its inaugural Women Who Build, Walls & Ceilings honors 17 leaders shaping construction through innovation, craftsmanship, mentorship and executive leadership.

A respected leader in New Orleans construction, Yamila Bertoniere focuses on quality, inclusivity and the long-term legacy of the trades.

Jacquelynn Cadena’s career spans housing, hospitality and government work while advocating for workforce stability and affordable housing.

From breakthrough foam chemistry to a more educated, collaborative contractor base, Tom Harris explains why 2025 was a defining year for spray foam—and what those shifts mean as the industry prepares for the challenges and opportunities of 2026.

There are many advantages for women working in the construction industry.

The Department of Labor posted the pre-publication version and an associated fact sheet for its final rule entitled, “Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.”

Disability Pride Month is coming in July. As it approaches, this is a good time for building stakeholders – building owners, facility managers, architects, contractors and the public – to think about how they can improve accessibility for the millions of people who use their facilities.

Associated Builders and Contractors issued the following statement on May 13 supporting United for Infrastructure’s 12th annual Infrastructure Week, which is May 13-17.

The construction industry kicked off a weeklong, nationwide series of events focusing on diversity and inclusion with a “toolbox talk” at the new Kansas City Current stadium project.