DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Driving Success Together

W. L. French is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion while celebrating the shared core values of our business and upholding them every day. Over the past fifty years, W. L. French has solidified itself as a forward-thinking company committed to welcoming hard-working, skilled professionals to join us. Today, we continue to work to promote these values within our company and industry maintaining a supportive work culture for everyone.

 

Trades W. L. French partners with:

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Concrete (Including Precast & Structural)

Construction Materials

Contaminated Waste Disposal

Demolition

Engineering & Surveying

Foundation Drilling & Pouring

Hazardous Water Abatement

Materials Testing & Inspection

Reinforcing Steel

Rigging

Safety Inspection & Reporting

Street/Sidewalk Construction & Restoration

Structural Steel & Miscellaneous Metals

Traffic Control

Trucking

Landscaping

Paving

Fencing

Our Objectives

To promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce.

 

To be intentional about partnering and developing relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.

To promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce.

Leaders and members of the construction industry must hold themselves and others accountable in efforts towards diversifying the trades.

Having a sense of belonging within one's workplace and community means something different for everyone, but centers around feeling included and respected despite any differences.

 

Positive workplace culture means that every team member actively maintains an inclusive and respectful environment at the company, and is imperative for building up the industry and society.

Industry Impact & Collaboration

To support a diverse workforce, W. L. French has implemented Senior Leadership and Staff training, developed a diversity team, and partnered with DE&I consultants to collaborate on meaningful ways to continue to make our workplace more inclusive and welcoming. We also partner with the following trades and organizations to advance DE&I initiatives within our company and industry.

We are always interested in partnering with area programs, schools, and organizations to promote local DEI initiatives and opportunities. Please get in touch if you are interested in partnering with us

6%

Of U.S. construction professionals are Black

9%

Of U.S. construction professionals are women

2%

Of U.S. construction professionals are Asian

30%

Of U.S. construction professionals are Hispanic

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE TEAM

At W. L. French, we partner with a diverse team of suppliers and partners to support UBE businesses.