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In 2020, nearly 20 racist incidents occurred on North American construction sites, with deep-rooted systemic discrimination in the industry. This article gathers insights from multiple industry insiders, proposing solutions ranging from acknowledging the problem to on-site accountability, establishing reporting mechanisms, and training interventions, emphasizing the need for collective efforts across the entire industry.
Although the construction industry has made some progress in diversity, systemic racial discrimination still permeates financing, apprenticeships, workplace networks, and compensation. This article, through the personal experiences of multiple practitioners, reveals the stubborn bias that remains beneath superficial progress.
