Concrete Commitments: How to Create a Culture of CARE

The Culture of CARE is an program created by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the AGC of Washington to support companies in creating diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive job sites and promote diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. 

Culture of CARE is more than just caring about people; it is asking companies to commit to building work environments where every employee feels valued, respected, and heard through the programs four pillars: Commit, Attract, Retain and Empower. 

This episode of AGC’s ConstructorCast podcast highlights the partnership between AGC and FMI in developing a series of articles that explore how construction firms are successfully implementing the four pillars of Culture of CARE. Here we spotlight the transformative impact of a Culture of CARE's two pivotal pillars: Commit and Empower, specifically in the context of fostering leadership and accountability within construction firms. You will hear from two leading construction firms who share how a steadfast commitment from leadership sets the stage for a culture of inclusion and belonging. We explore how empowering employees at all levels contributes to a sense of responsibility, aligning individual actions with organizational values. Join us to understand how cultivating leadership and accountability through a Culture of CARE not only enhances workplace inclusivity but also propels construction companies toward sustained success. 

Guests:
Michelle Thompson Senior Consultant | FMI Consulting - https://fmicorp.com 
Bill Aalerud Executive Vice President | Columbia Construction Co. - https://www.columbiacc.com Chair, Board of Directors - AGC of Massachusetts 
Stephanie Roldan Vice President Learning & Development, Director of Lean Culture | Rosendin Electric - https://www.rosendin.com 
Co-host Construction DEI Talks: https://constructiondeitalks.com 
Resources: 
Visit www.BuildCulture.org and find out more. 
Take the Culture of CARE pledge: https://buildculture.org/commit 
See the list of Impact Champions who have already taken the pledge: https://buildculture.org/impact-champions/ 
Take the AGC Diversity & Inclusion Assessment - https://www.agc.org/culture-assessment 
2023 FMI Talent Study: https://fmicorp.com/insights/industry-insights/2023-fmi-talent-study 
HERstory Emerging Managers Institute: https://fmicorp.com/consulting/training/herstory-emerging-managers-institute 
See the article in the latest issue of Constructor Magazine: https://constuctorjanfeb24.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=811684 
Direct link to the article at Culture of CARE: https://buildculture.org/commit-to-employee-wellbeing