NEW
YORK, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska
USA's building operations today
announced adoption of the CHIPS Women in Construction Framework and
support for the Million Women in Construction initiative. This
commitment underscores the company's continued dedication to
fostering the growth of women in the construction industry and to
supporting its customers' construction goals to strengthen
semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.
Launched by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Million Women
in Construction initiative seeks to expand the U.S. construction
workforce by "increasing the participation of women and
economically disadvantaged individuals" in the construction
industry over the next decade. As part of this initiative, the
CHIPS Women in Construction Framework identifies five best
recruiting and retention practices and commits companies to work
with all stakeholders in these areas. The U.S. needs to grow its
construction industry workforce to deliver on its CHIPS Program
funded projects.
"Committing to the CHIPS Women in Construction Framework was an
easy decision for us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are
focused on recruiting, developing, and retaining people in an
inclusive way," said Clay Haden, President, Skanska
USA Building. "This Framework
aligns with our ongoing efforts to ensure that women, the
economically disadvantaged – and indeed all people – are aware of
and have equal access to our opportunities. Fundamentally, we want
more women to consider working in construction. We want them to
know that construction is a dynamic and critical industry that
offers a wide range of opportunities along with competitive
benefits, flexibility and opportunities for professional
development and growth."
The CHIPS Women in Construction Framework centers on five
practice areas: 1) setting goals and monitoring progress; 2)
building community partnerships; 3) developing training pathways;
4) providing access to supportive services; and 5) maintaining
healthy, safe and respected workplaces.
"We have a strong track record in these areas and look forward
to working with other stakeholders to grow the construction
workforce," added Haden.
ABOUT SKANSKA: Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to
shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years
in the making, we're one of the world's largest development and
construction companies. We operate in select markets throughout the
Nordics, Europe and the United States. Skanska in the U.S. is
headquartered in New York City
with 29 offices around the country. In 2023, construction in the
U.S. generated $7.1 billion in
revenue, and as a developer in the U.S., Skanska has invested a
total value of $4.6 billion in
commercial and multi-family projects. Together with our customers
and the collective expertise of our 6,500 teammates in the U.S. and
27,000 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions
that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
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