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Contractors Holt, Plaza Shift CEOs; Energy Giant TechnipFMC Spins Off Engineering as New Firm

February 25, 2021

AECOM names group CEOs as analysts weigh firm's strategy to boost margins; Great Lakes Dredge & Dock adds top exec to build niche in offshore wind energy

AEC Leaders Tout Brand Building and Inclusivity in Career Movement

Debra K. Rubin

February 24, 2021

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Chiefs of industry giants Jacobs and Shawmut share strategies to build standout corporate and individual brands at ENR's first young professionals conference.

LA Metro CEO: Infrastructure Should Connect, Not Divide

Aileen Cho

February 10, 2021

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AMAC hosted a talk with transportation leader Phil Washington on his legacy as he is poised to retire.

Workforce

Judge, President Biden Quash Diversity Training Curbs for Federal Contractors

Debra K. Rubin

January 25, 2021

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Programs in limbo for months are set to resume after U.S. court halted enforcement of the 2020 Trump directive and a new executive order revokes it.

AGC of California Partners With LGBTQ+ Group to Boost Diversity

Scott Blair

January 15, 2021

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Partnership will provide technical assistance and training to support the growth of LGBTQ+-certified contractors and suppliers.

Public Works

Why the Portland Contract Equity Program Got Poor Reviews

The Oregon city's procurement chief resigns despite support from minority contractors

Richard Korman

November 24, 2020

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But a state minority contractors group differs on key points from a city audit of set-aside contracting results.

USGBC Seeks Feedback for Upcoming Equity Plan

Nadine M. Post

November 13, 2020

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The U.S. Green Building Council is seeking input to further develop an equity strategy for its green-building programs.

Speakers at Tradeswomen Build Nations, Including Kamala Harris

Elections, RBG and Leaning In at Tradeswomen Build Nations 2020

Corinne Grinapol

October 20, 2020

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Key gathering of union tradeswomen focused on voter turnout and rollout of new Lean In Circles to boost virtual connections, extend peer support and groom leaders.

AECOM Sells Power Unit to PE Firm, Shifts Design Group Leadership

Debra K. Rubin

October 16, 2020

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Consultant STV taps WSP Global veteran Greg Kelly as new CEO

AEC Groups Sign Oct. 15 Letter Against Trump Federal Contractor Anti-Bias Training Order

Debra K. Rubin

October 15, 2020

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150 trade assns. cite vague details and tough penalties to meet required tone revise of race and sex-based diversity programs, set to take effect Nov. 21.