McCarthy Celebrates Second Annual Construction Inclusion Week

McCarthy is celebrating the second annual Construction Inclusion Week, Oct. 17-21. They company is hosting a variety of events across the country to build awareness around the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion at the company and across the construction industry.

In 2020, McCarthy partnered with five other construction companies to establish the Time for Change consortium. Together, the group committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the entire construction industry. One of the group’s first efforts was the creation and launch of Construction Inclusion Week to harness the collective power of general contractors, specialty contractors, trade partners, suppliers and community organizations to drive change. More than 2,500 firms in North and Central America are registered to participate in the event.

More than 6,000 McCarthy salaried and craft professionals are participating in a variety of events during the week. The company’s activities center around daily themes of commitment & accountability, belonging, supplier diversity, workplace culture and community engagement and include:

  • Kickoff events and toolbox talks at jobsites and offices
  • Live companywide webinars and virtual panel discussions
  • Local supplier diversity open house events
  • Local community engagement and outreach activities 

To learn more, visit constructioninclusionweek.com.

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