Business Leaders Continue to Support DEI Initiatives Despite Year of Attacks and Criticism
In the second annual Inclusion Barometer, released today by executive search firm Bridge Partners, business leaders show a continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Despite a year filled with attacks and criticisms of DEI programs from some well-known business and civic leaders including Bill Ackman, Elon Musk, and Senator Tom Cotton, 72% of C-Suite and Human Resources leaders…
NAIOP DEI Strategic Pillars: New Committee on DEI
2023 NAIOP Chair Kim Snyder and the NAIOP Board of Directors are proud to announce the adoption of its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policy statement by NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. During the board meeting on October 17, held as part of NAIOP’s CRE.Converge conference in Seattle, the board unanimously approved the…
ICSC and Partner Associations Form the Commercial Real Estate Diverse Supplier Consortium
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) announced their participation in an industry-wide alliance to foster supplier diversity in the real estate industry. The Commercial Real Estate Diverse Supplier (CREDS) Consortium, made up of seven real estate trade associations, aims to meet growing interest from companies in real estate to further diversify their supply chains while…
Results of New Survey Recommend Steps to Improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Design and Construction Industry
Today, Dodge Construction Network and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) released the findings of a new industry survey in that shows more work is needed among architecture firms and construction companies to improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their industry. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion SmartMarket report also details the organizational and business benefits of doing so. The Request…
Equity in Architectural Education Guides Now Available
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) have published a supplementary edition of the Guides for Equitable Practice, focusing on schools and institutions. Equity in Architectural Education provides actions and prompts intended to inspire discussions about creating welcoming environments to attract and retain those currently underrepresented in academia and in…
CP Capital Launches ‘Project Destined’ Partnership
CP Capital, a highly disciplined U.S. real estate manager specializing in multifamily investments, today announced its new partnership with Project Destined, a social impact education and investment platform that specializes in training underserved youth. Beginning in October, CP Capital will welcome fourteen students of diverse backgrounds to provide them with hands-on, one-on-one mentorship and the…
Enhancing Inclusion Creates Needed Change in the Construction Industry
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced its strong support of the second annual Construction Inclusion Week, which kicks off today, and the need to champion and foster inclusion, diversity and equity throughout the construction industry. Created by ABC members, Construction Inclusion Week harnesses the collective power of the construction industry to build awareness regarding the need…
CAGC Wins Diversity and Inclusion Award from AGC of America
Carolinas AGC was once again a winner at the AGC of America Chapter Awards Dinner last week, taking home the Diversity and Inclusion Award. Last year, the CAGC Chapter received both the Public Relations and Workforce Development awards, and three years ago won the Chapter of the Year Award. CAGC was honored by AGC of…
NAIOP: ESG Goals Increasingly Driving Brownfield Redevelopment
As the availability of readily developable land decreases, brownfields – former industrial sites and other properties that may be contaminated – are attracting more attention from developers in the U.S. and Canada. These sites, typically located in urban areas with well-developed transportation infrastructure, are potentially attractive targets for redevelopment to new uses, but often require…
FMI Partners with the United States Minority Contractors Association (USMCA) to Help Improve Members’ Operations and Strategic Planning
FMI Corporation, a leading consulting and investment banking firm serving the built environment, announces a strategic partnership with the U.S. Minority Contractors Association (USMCA), a nonprofit that helps and advocates for minority business owners, contractors and subcontractors. FMI will serve as a strategic partner and consultant to USMCA, helping the association expand member services and…
