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Bolster Diversity and Inclusion by Dispelling Myths About Construction Jobs
To attract a diverse workforce, contractors should focus on the full range of possibilities—not just jobs that involve “swinging a hammer,” but also those in project management, data analytics, digital modeling and other often under-emphasized areas.
By Bruce Orr
October 13, 2021
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by Bruce Orr
Bruce Orr, is founder and Chief Data Scientist of Atlanta-based ProNovos, a construction data analytics and project-management firm. He serves as chair of the Construction Financial Management Association’s D&I Committee.
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