ABC believes that diversity is the expression of human life in all of its variations visible or invisible. ABC, its chapters and member companies embrace diversity as an empowering competitive advantage through education, awareness and business practices.
The
national diversity committee has developed resources and tools to assist ABC members and chapters in working with America's diverse workforce. If you have any questions regarding these tools, please contact
diversity@abc.org.
Diversity is a business imperative in order for ABC to remain the association of choice and for ABC members to remain competitive and sustainable. To better understand the impact of diversity has on your business and our industry, ABC’s national diversity committee developed the
ABC Diversity Value Proposition.
ABC is committed to supporting industry efforts to overcome the challenges and maximize the opportunities associated with an increasingly diverse workforce and subcontractor/supplier base.
ABC’s objective is to help shape an industry that is welcoming to all people—where employees and suppliers are limited only by their own potential, clients’ needs are actively served and shareholders receive value for their investment.
The purpose of the Employer Guide is to provide guidance, direction, information, and reference materials for ABC member companies that are initiating or further developing an existing diversity and inclusion program. This resource is FREE to ABC members. Download a preview of the Employer Guide or request a copy of the complete guide.
ABC is committed to supporting industry efforts to overcome the challenges and maximize the opportunities
associated with an increasingly diverse workforce, client base and subcontractor/supplier base. The ABC Diversity Excellence Awards recognize members that show leadership in diversity within their workforce, supply chain and community.
Winners of the National Diversity Excellence Awards will be recognized at the
ABC National Excellence in Construction Awards celebration on February 22, 2012 at the Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona.
Award Categories (click to download entry form)
General Contractor (under $33 million & over $33 million)
Subcontractor (under $33 million & over $33 million)
SupplierAssociate Entry Deadline
Application period closed.
More Information
Specific questions may be directed to the ABC national office at diversity@abc.org or (703) 812-2033.
Building and sustaining diversity have emerged as key issues that construction companies must address as they invest in the future. Member companies can use this
assessment tool (PDF) to evaluate diversity within your organizations.
ABC has allocated funds to support diversity efforts at the chapter level. The primary purpose of the grant is to support new and existing programs at local chapters that:
- Increase the diversity of the chapter's membership to reflect the diversity of the construction industry
- Provide education to minority and women-owned construction firms to increase their ability to be competitive in a free-enterprise environment, and/or
- Attract minorities and women into the construction workforce.
The grant application is designed to capture the information that is necessary so that successful programs can be replicated across the country. For 2011, ABC National allocated
$50,000 for the Chapter Diversity Initiatives Grant. For more information, contact
Jen Huber, Director of Member Services.
Central Ohio Chapter
New Mexico Chapter
Northern Ohio Chapter
Texo Chapter
Western Pennsylvania Chapter
This CD-ROM includes 86 English- and Spanish- language safety "toolbox talks" that project managers can use and customize for their jobsites. Contractors can insert their company logo, adapt the material for specific projects and distribute the talks electronically to jobsites.
Recognizing that Hispanics represent a growing segment of the construction workforce, ABC has developed a Spanish/English pocket dictionary that includes words and phrases used on constructions sites. The pocket dictionary will enable project managers and workers to better communicate with non-English speaking construction workers and improve safety on jobsites.
ABC developed safety orientation videos for company managers to show to new employees an project managers to show to workers beginning work on new projects. The 22-minute video provides an overview of what workers need to do to ensure a safe jobsite, including protecting themselves from fall hazards, caught between points and electrical hazards.
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
Women Construction Owners & Executives (WCOE)
National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)
The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA)
