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Bello, A O, Abdulraheem, A A, Agboola, S A and Afolabi, O P (2025) Factors Influencing the Adoption of Distributed Ledger Technology in Developing Countries: An Examination of Nigerian Construction Industry. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(03), 290–320.
Besiktepe, D, Bayhan, H G and Valdes-Vasquez, R (2025) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices Among Select Contractors: Insights from Social Media Analysis and Interviews. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(03), 382–407.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Diversity; equity; inclusion; construction industry; contractor;
- ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2024.2398781
- Abstract:
This study provides a snapshot of DEI practices of construction contractors listed in the “ENR Top 400 contractors” list from a major social event perspective in the United States: Black Lives Matter (BLM). A three-step mixed-method approach was employed: publicly available statements on the contractors’ websites were analyzed, their official Twitter (now called “X”) accounts were examined using sentiment analysis, and structured interviews were conducted with a subset of the contractors’ DEI representatives. The results indicate that many companies may hesitate to support BLM publicly due to the political polarization surrounding the movement. While derived from a specific subset, the interview results also revealed that select contractors implement DEI practices within different organizational levels and are supported by high-ranking executives, which offers a foundation for further exploration. This study contributes to the construction industry by investigating the racial and cultural DEI practices of construction contractors in the U.S. and proposing practices that these companies can adopt to mitigate the politicized and polarizing effects of their commitment to DEI. These practices include bottom-up engagement programs with the workforce, open discussions with stakeholders, clearly communicating the purpose of their DEI commitments, and collaborating with organizations that facilitate a broader impact of DEI.
Borg, J, Scott-Young, C M and Maqsood, T (2025) Preparing Project Management Professionals for Construction Careers: Australian Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Educators’ Role. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(03), 346–70.
Debs, L, Besiktepe, D, Talley, K G and Mosier, R (2025) Sense of Belonging of US Construction Students. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(03), 321–45.
Elgamal, S, Ayer, S and Parrish, K (2025) A Review of VR in Undergraduate Construction Education and Training: Unveiling the Opportunities to Address Content Areas from ACCE’s Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(03), 408–32.
McMichael, P S, Iglesias, M C, Johnston, J, Holley, P and Peresin, M S (2025) Case Study of Bio-Based Coagulation and Flocculation Systems to Treat Contaminants in Concrete Washout Water. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(03), 371–81.