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As construction leaders, we feel it is integral that we continue to look for ways to dissolve boundaries when it comes to access and to promote inclusive environments – both within our doors, on our projects and in our industry.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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As construction leaders, we feel it is integral that we continue to look for ways to dissolve boundaries when it comes to access and to promote inclusive environments – both within our doors, on our projects and in our industry. Our company’s vision is to:

Build environments that inspire creativity, spark change and dismantle conventions.

Nowhere could this be more evident than in our commitment to creating diverse and inclusive environments. We have set the bar for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in construction and are proud of the fact that we are a visibly diverse company in a historically homogeneous industry.

We are continually looking at ways we can build differently and dismantle barriers to access in the construction industry. Some of the initiatives we have developed to date include:

Supplier Diversity

is a core pillar in supporting our efforts to drive change in our industry. We strive to be an active ally in bringing diverse suppliers to the forefront as well as by proactively engaging in business initiatives that expand opportunities for underrepresented groups in construction.

The Futures Award

is a scholarship program that provides financial support and an internship at Govan Brown to black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC) to pursue their dreams within construction. Our modest goal is to reduce barriers for underrepresented groups in the construction industry and to play a supporting role in the stories of our true stars, the inspiring future generation.

Gender Equality

Driving change in our industry when it comes to the inclusion and promotion of women in construction is of great importance at Govan Brown.  We are intent on doing our part in breaking down barriers, unconscious biases, and other obstacles that may discourage women from taking their rightful place in construction. From speaking to groups of female high school students about the experiences and opportunities in construction to our active participation in CAWIC, we are hopeful these contributions will continue to change the demographics of our industry.

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Built With Pride

From a rainbow-coloured parkade at our Toronto HQ to our virtual Pride Week events, Govan Brown is committed to being an active ally to the LGBTQ2+ community. Creating inclusive communities means that we ensure we are building environments that provide the

freedom to use each of our unique voices which are informed by our diverse lived experiences, identities, and ideas. Our goal is to create safe spaces where diversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated.

We believe in principled partnerships and living and breathing the values we espouse – corporate social responsibility does not simply live within our annually published reports, it emanates through all areas of our business. We consistently hold ourselves accountable to the promises we make – perhaps the most important being to leave the world a better place. We are hopeful these efforts will lead to the creation of a more inclusive construction community.

We are proud of the fact that we are a visibly diverse company in a historically homogeneous industry.

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