The podcast episode discusses the origins, goals, and impact of Construction Inclusion Week, with DPR Construction’s Stacee Barkley emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry.

• Origins of Construction Inclusion Week: Construction Inclusion Week was founded by a group of contractors in 2020 to harness collective efforts for meaningful change in diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry.
• Impact of Social Movements: The murder of George Floyd and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated conversations around social change, leading to the creation of Construction Inclusion Week.
• Inclusive Participation: The initiative aims to be inclusive, allowing firms of any size to participate without cost, ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are accessible to all.
• Resources and Maturity Model: Construction Inclusion Week provides free resources and a maturity model to help firms assess their progress and access relevant materials, making participation practical and manageable.
• Themes and Activities: The initiative includes themes like commitment, accountability, belonging, workplace culture, and community engagement, with activities suitable for various work environments.
• Global Reach: In 2023, Construction Inclusion Week registered over 5,000 firms, reached 6,500 project sites, and impacted approximately 750,000 people globally.
• Personal Responsibility: Stacee emphasizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are everyone's responsibility, encouraging individuals to be their authentic selves and support others in doing the same.
• Future Growth: The initiative continues to evolve based on feedback, aiming to reach more people and improve resources each year.