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Build Up a Diverse Workforce in Construction

It only takes a few leaders to champion change and make diversity commonplace in jobsite culture so construction can be a safer place for more people to work hard, feel valued and build meaningful careers.
By Nancy Novak
July 20, 2021
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by Nancy Novak

Nancy Novak, Compass Datacenters’ Chief Innovation Officer, has over 30 years of construction experience and has overseen the delivery of over $3.5 billion in projects during that time. Prior to joining Compass, Nancy was the National Vice President of Operations for Balfour Beatty Construction which she joined after serving in a variety of executive positions for Hensel Phelps Construction Company. Ms. Novak is a member of the iMason’s advisory council and is actively involved in a number of organizations dedicated to the advancement of woman in business including Above the Glass Ceiling (AGC) who are working with Fortune 500 companies to aid in the advancement of women in STEM, Women in Government Relations (WGE), Women Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE), The World Trade Center Initiative, Fortune Media’s Most Powerful Women and the National Woman’s Party.

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