What is Supplier Diversity? Supplier diversity is a business practice that refers to the inclusion of businesses owned by diverse individuals or groups in the procurement of goods and services. Why is it important? Supplier diversity is critical to the growth and success of the construction industry, and organizations that embrace supplier diversity do so ... Construction Inclusion Week: Day 3
Inclusion has become a buzzword in recent years, but what exactly does Inclusion mean? Inclusion is a feeling of belonging. An inclusive workplace exists when employees are valued, respected, accepted and encouraged to fully participate in their organization. People who feel included perform better and have fewer accidents, creating a more productive and safer workplace ... Construction Inclusion Week: Day 2
Construction Inclusion Week is the first effort to harness the collective power of general contractors, specialty contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Our objective is to build awareness of the need to improve diversity and inclusion in the construction industry by providing content and resources. We recognize and understand that each of our firms may be at ... Construction Inclusion Week: Day 1
Last month, BMWC sponsored and participated in Rebuilding Together Indianapolis’ Spring Rebuild Day for National Volunteer Week. Their mission is to provide assistance to people who, because of physical or financial limitations, need home repairs. Actions speak louder than words and BMWC volunteers were ready to get down and dirty to help their fellow neighbors ... BMWC Teams Up With Rebuilding Together Indianapolis to Improve Local Community
Whitney and Kerry Estes, a mother-daughter duo working for BMWC, specialize in orbital welding for BMWC out of UA Local 440. Women are a minority in the construction industry, making this combo especially rare. Kerry brings 34 years of experience and dedication to the field. Whitney, a third-generation construction worker, quickly learns the trade as ... Mother-Daughter Duo Represent Minority in the Construction Industry
As Women in Construction Week comes to an end, we reflect on the industry’s progress. BMWC is currently working on a project in Fishers, IN, with five women in various roles. The picture above features the women on the project. Stacy Cline is leading the team in the field as BMWC’s General Foreman. Madelyn Shanahan ... Women in Construction: Featured Project
To celebrate Women in Construction Week, we asked some of BMWC’s hardworking women what attracted them to the construction industry and what advice they would give other women thinking about a career in construction. Nicole Bishop Regional Human Resources Manager – Gulf Coast What attracted you to the construction industry? I like the challenge of ... Celebrating Women in Construction
BMWC was named a 2021 Top Workplace in Oregon and Southwest Washington by The Oregonian. Out of 119 businesses in the mid-size employer category (100 to 499 employees in Oregon and/or southwest Washington), BMWC ranked 45th.The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The Top ... Oregonian names BMWC Top Workplace for 2021
BMWC Constructors, Inc. (BMWC) is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has unanimously elected Chris A. Buckman as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2021. Mr. Buckman accepts this position in addition to his previously held role as President of BMWC Constructors, Inc. and will now be holding both titles. In his new role ... BMWC Constructors elects Chris A. Buckman as Chief Executive Officer
The following story is an example of the BMWC Value Leadership and is about the BMWC West Coast team and how they are demonstrating leadership at their job sites. The story is written by BMWC Project Engineer David Phillips (Pictured Above). Developing the Idea There are times when the word safety can feel like administration ... The Value of Leadership
We are excited to have interns joining BMWC all over the country this summer. Students will be working in Virtual Design, Information Systems, Quality and Engineering departments. Some will be in the office and some are out on job sites, and our hope is that each of them will gain hands-on experience in their respective ... How to Make the Most of Your Internship
BMWC was happy to sponsor a scholarship in conjunction with the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois (CICI) that is awarded to an Illinois high school student who is chosen based on merit and interest in pursuing a degree in the chemical industry. This year’s BMWC Scholarship recipient was Emmaly Ragsdale. We are very excited to ... BMWC Awards Student with CICI Scholarship