Diversity Archives - Consigli Construction

Women in Apprenticeship Day

Consigli — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 20:56:57 +0000

Consigli recently acknowledged National Women in Apprenticeship Day. Women make up only 6% of all apprentices, and only 3% in high-wage fields like construction. Apprenticeships provide an opportunity to increase financial security for women and their families. This day highlights the importance of diversity in the workforce, ensuring that women have equal opportunities in nontraditional careers, and encouraging more women to join the trades. We talked to women working in apprenticeships on our jobsite at WPI where we are building a new Academic and Research Facility and at our Cambridge Housing Authority project where we are revitalizing the Miller River apartments on what being in an apprenticeship means to them. Some of these women also gave advice to other women looking to get into the trades.

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YWCA Central Massachusetts Begins Construction on Historic, $24-Million Building Renovation

Consigli — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:51:44 +0000

WORCESTER, MA – YWCA Central Massachusetts is excited to announce the start of construction on the historic, $24-million, renovation of their downtown, Salem Square location.

As the premiere women’s organization in Central Massachusetts, YWCA remains focused on their mission of eliminating racism and empowering women throughout the construction process.

In an unprecedented move, YWCA, in partnership with Consigli Construction, signed the City of Worcester’s first community benefits agreement; in so promising an all-women led construction management team, living wage jobs with benefits, and an emphasis on diversity by employing union contractors, and local women and people of color.

As a fixture in the Worcester community for 135 years, YWCA provides affordable childcare for working families, transitional housing for unaccompanied women, shelter and support for victims of domestic violence, health and wellness resources, youth activities, and more for thousands of women and their families each year.

“The facility plays a crucial role in this area of Massachusetts as it provides the necessary space, programming, and resources that women and girls need to thrive,” stated YWCA Central Massachusetts Executive Director, Linda Cavaioli. “As with all the work we do, we are proud to embark on this project that is driven by our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.”

The renovation will focus on updating infrastructure and systems, consolidating and optimizing the current square footage to expand capacity, improve security, and advance the ability of YWCA to provide more effective and efficient services.

Additionally, the renovation will provide several enhancements to the Early Education and Care facility including the relocation and reorganization of the current classroom layout, creation of new a classroom and playground, and integrated STEM programming and portable resources.

The yearlong renovation is schedule to be completed in winter 2020.

Community Driven Project Promotes Diversity and Inclusion of Women and People of Color.

For more information and updates, please visit https://ywcacm.org/renovation.

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Without New Workers and Tech, Construction’s Future Uncertain

KellyPollard — Tue, 01 May 2018 15:23:11 +0000

MILFORD, MA – How can the construction industry address the current labor shortage? Entrepreneur magazine published Anthony Consigli’s recommendations, including how the industry can draw its next generation of diverse workers from the ranks of tech and STEM students.

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