Diversity in Construction

Construction has long been an extremely male-dominated field — in the US, women make up just 9% of the construction industry. But with the great diversity work being prioritized by many companies, this is changing. The 9% is projected to grow to a whopping 25% by 2020.

However, many women continue to be unsure about how to reach their full potential within the construction industry. With so few female role models from whom to learn, fully understanding how a woman’s unique perspective and strengths can add value to their organization and the industry can be a challenge.

This 60-minute, interactive program is designed to help women understand the “business of themselves” in the construction world. Using the Health Well Done’s Three Guiding Principles (HWD3) methodology, participants are given …

• Strategies to help identify and give meaning to a woman’s own strengths
• Help to frame each situation clearly in order to move ahead
• An understanding of the construction business and how to contribute to its success.

Using interactive scenarios and case studies, we examine the dynamics of female leadership to equip you with the tools you need to handle common situations.

We also take an in-depth look at the HWD3 principals — Healthy Person, Healthy Team, and Healthy Business — to gain an understanding of how they relate to better outcomes for you and your company. This training helps you position yourself as a leader in the industry, both inside and outside of your firm.

Program Objectives

By the end of the “Diversity in Construction” workshop, you will be able to …

• Confidently communicate the benefits you bring to the table within the many roles you play in the company and on project teams
• Facilitate discussion and foster collaboration in a professional manner
• Define the important components of retention, project management, and building revenue for the firm using the three principals of the Health Well Done model.