The Business Case for Inclusion and Belonging:
A Workforce Strategy for a Stronger Construction Industry
June 27, 2025
The construction industry faces persistent workforce challenges—high turnover, labor shortages, and the growing impact of stress and mental health concerns on the jobsite. While hiring more workers is often the immediate response, AGC’s new Business Case for Inclusion and Belonging demonstrates that the real solution lies in creating workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and included.
The report highlights that when people feel like they belong, they are safer, more engaged, perform better, and stay longer. This not only benefits employees but also strengthens the business, improving retention, safety, productivity, and even financial performance. Inclusion is not just a moral imperative—it is a strategic lever that drives measurable outcomes for your company.
AGC’s report offers data-driven insights and actionable strategies to help companies embed inclusion across their workforce practices. From onboarding and recruitment to jobsite safety and leadership development, the findings provide a roadmap for fostering belonging that supports all employees, regardless of background or identity.
The construction industry cannot afford to overlook the power of inclusion. Download the full Business Case for Inclusion and Belonging report today and discover how creating a culture of belonging can help solve workforce challenges and build stronger, safer, and more productive construction industry.