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Construction Inclusion Week -- 2023
 Oct. 16, 2023 |
 Photo from Absher Construction
As a general contractor, the No. 1 question small, disadvantaged and diverse subcontractors ask Absher is, "How do I get work with your company?" There is no secret handshake or magic word to being awarded contracts -- we want to work with a diverse group of subcontractors that contributes to our projects' successes and mirrors the communities which we serve.
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 Photo courtesy the ACE program
Design and construction firms, no doubt well-intentioned with strategic diversity and representation goals, are limited by the pool of applicants. It is not possible to hire more employees with diverse backgrounds if there are too few to hire. The path to a fully representative workforce started five, 10, even 15 years ago, and similarly, representation among tomorrow's workforce starts today.
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 Photo from Lease Crutcher Lewis
Recent collaborations between Lease Crutcher Lewis, Ahora Construction, and Professional Lath and Plaster are addressing some of the biggest barriers to participation.
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 Photo from Skanska
Attracting, retaining and developing the best talent -- in the construction industry and every industry -- will only happen when companies fully embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion not just during one specific week, but 365 days a year. It's more than just understanding the concepts that's critical; it's putting in the work to make a real difference that matters.
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Washington resident Stanley Sanchez, a veteran and a first generation Hispanic business owner, is no stranger to the embodiment of inclusion in the business world. After having successfully run the Ace Handyman Services franchise on the Kitsap Peninsula for a little over a year and a half, Stanley largely credits his Hispanic and military background. His story serves as a beacon of inspiration for those seeking to break barriers in the construction and franchising sectors.
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