ABC Aug. 17 announced the release of the ABC Employer Guide for Diversity and Inclusion, which will provide guidance, direction, information and reference materials for members companies that are initiating or looking to improve an existing diversity program.  

The Diversity Guide is free to all ABC members and will help employers to overcome the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities associated with having a diverse workforce.  

In addition, the guide will provide information on how creating diverse teams will lead to success in market development, business management, company performance, risk management and business image and how to use a diverse workforce as a competitive advantage.   

“Focusing on building a diverse workforce, including subcontractors and suppliers, is the right thing to do to help our businesses grow and, increasingly, something that construction owners expect from those they hire,” said Tim Steigerwald, vice president of Messer Construction, Co., Indianapolis, and a member of ABC’s Diversity Committee.  “ABC’s Diversity Committee is proud to offer the Diversity Guide as another tool to help chapters and members build their diversity programs and get ahead in the industry.”  

For more information or to request a guide, contact Jen Huber at ABC, huber@abc.org, or visit www.abc.org/DiversityGuide.