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AGC MA to receive the Boston Real Estate Times - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Association of the Year Award

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AGC MA is pleased to announce the association will be recognized at the Boston Real Estate Times 2023 Awards Gala on September 13th for their continued work in closing the diversity gap in Commercial Construction Management.

 
With the critical support of many AGC MA member volunteers, The Building Women in Construction Advisory Committee (BWiC) and the Committee for Diversity & Inclusion (CFDI) have established powerful networks for both under represented individuals and firms that support the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion.
 
 
BWiC has facilitated many events over the years that celebrate women in the industry, including the BWiC Inspire Awards where women across different categories (Mentor, Emerging Leader, Rising Star, Young Achiever, and Tradeswoman of the Year) are honored among their peers. In addition, BWiC hosts the ongoing speaker series “Casual Conversations with Powerful Women in Construction”, giving an inside look on the careers of successful women. BWiC also supports the growth and development of women in the industry by hosting various networking events such as charity fundraisers, golf clinics, ski trips, jobsite visits, and open houses. All these events provide an occasion to build a network, learn from each other, possibly find a mentor or even a next job opportunity.

 
The CFDI leads educational sessions with industry professionals working collaboratively with leads from more than 25 commercial construction firms to champion and advance industry inclusion efforts. The committee oversees AGC’s annual Diversity Summit, opening doors for minority business enterprises (MBE) and women business enterprises (WBE) to be equipped with information and resources to grow their business. they have made tremendous and transformative impact that supports and advances the growth of women and people of color within the construction sector.
 
The CFDI also established a pilot program with 5th and 6th grade students at Mattahunt Elementary School in Mattapan which regularly brings construction professionals together with students to collaborate on age-appropriate STEM-related activities. The program will expand to three elementary schools this fall during Construction Inclusion week.

 
Learn more about AGC MA's DEI initiatives here.

AGC MA to receive the Boston Real Est...