Oct. 13, 2025
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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Today marks the beginning of Construction Inclusion Week. The nonprofit running the annual event, now in its fifth year, provides contractors with tools and talks to promote the industry as a career opportunity for everyone and anyone.
This year, the week comes at a time where efforts to promote diversity face backlash. President Donald Trump’s administration has labeled diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as discriminatory, yanking back federal funds for projects following DEI and DBE guidelines.
Employers have been walking a tight rope among the changing legal landscape for DEI initiatives while also acknowledging the need for a broader pool of workers in order to counteract the ongoing labor shortage.
With that in mind, here are some recent examples of Construction Dive’s inclusion coverage. We will also have more original reporting on the topic this week. We’ll return to our usual newsletter format tomorrow.
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Despite what it called a “politically charged atmosphere” around DEI, the industry-led initiative said it has attracted its most partnerships ever.
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A new interim final rule for the 45-year-old initiative requires all current DBEs to be re-evaluated for certification without using race or sex as criteria.
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Q&A
Amid the Trump administration's war on equity programs, the fall initiative won't target a specific population or group but will welcome everyone, says Turner's Abrar Sheriff.
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Transform construction with GIS: enhance planning, execution and collaboration for safer, efficient projects.
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The six-year program allocates billions for roads, bridges and transit, but the White House froze $2.1 billion for the Windy City in a fight over diversity and inclusion.
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Crews remain active on the Gateway Tunnel and Second Avenue subway, but a prolonged government shutdown or review could affect future progress.
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Infrastructure builders are shying away from risk more than ever, due to the likelihood of costly disputes and lawsuits. Explore how contractors can best identify and manage risk on large infrastructure projects in this
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Office challenges such as excessive noise cost hours of lost productivity and increase turnover. This infographic demonstrates how to improve productivity in manufacturing and construction workspaces.
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