GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Infrastructure Industry Statistics

Diversity enhances infrastructure project success, innovation, profitability, and community engagement.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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70% of infrastructure projects are delayed or over budget due to lack of diverse perspectives in decision-making

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Less than 5% of project budgets in infrastructure are allocated specifically to diversity and inclusion initiatives

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Investment in diversity-focused training programs increased by 25% over the past 3 years in the infrastructure industry

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Initiatives to promote inclusive hiring in infrastructure increased by 30% in 2023

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Firms that have implemented mentoring programs for underrepresented groups report a 15% higher rate of promotion for those employees

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Only 18% of infrastructure projects have established targets for diversity and inclusion

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33% of infrastructure companies have reported implementing unconscious bias training programs

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Gender diversity increases project profitability by approximately 15%

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Companies with diverse leadership are 33% more likely to outperform their peers financially

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Initiatives aimed at increasing diversity have led to a 20% improvement in team innovation in infrastructure projects

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Companies with a higher gender diversity index have a 21% higher profit margin

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55% of infrastructure employees believe that inclusion efforts positively impact their workplace culture

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Investment in DEI programs leads to a 10% increase in overall employee satisfaction in infrastructure companies

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45% of infrastructure industry professionals believe that diversity improves project outcomes

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Employee surveys indicate that inclusive workplace culture correlates with a 23% decrease in turnover rates

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The presence of diverse teams in infrastructure planning has resulted in a 25% increase in community engagement and satisfaction

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72% of infrastructure firms acknowledge that DEI efforts contribute to a better corporate reputation

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85% of infrastructure industry leaders agree that enhancing diversity leads to improved problem-solving

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The percentage of minority-owned construction firms in the infrastructure industry is approximately 10%

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Minority procurement spend in infrastructure projects increased by 18% over the past three years

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Women make up approximately 12% of the workforce in the infrastructure industry globally

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Only about 8% of engineering managers in infrastructure firms are women

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Minority groups represent around 20% of the workforce in the infrastructure sector in the US

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The representation of women in infrastructure project management roles is only 14%

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60% of infrastructure firms report facing difficulties in attracting diverse talent

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40% of infrastructure companies have established formal diversity and inclusion policies

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The retention rate of diverse employees in infrastructure firms is 12% higher than that of non-diverse employees

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Only 9% of senior leadership positions in infrastructure are held by minorities

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About 30% of engineering graduates in the infrastructure sector are women

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The number of apprenticeships for minority groups in infrastructure companies has risen by 15% in the last two years

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Only 7% of infrastructure firms have dedicated DEI roles in their organizational structure

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65% of employees in infrastructure companies see equitable opportunities as crucial for retention

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The share of women in leadership positions in the infrastructure industry has increased by 5% over the past five years

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80% of infrastructure firms recognize the importance of diversity for innovation but only 40% actively implement comprehensive DEI strategies

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Approximately 28% of infrastructure engineering jobs are occupied by minorities

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The gender pay gap in infrastructure engineering roles is approximately 12%, indicating ongoing equity challenges

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Only about 22% of decision-making roles in infrastructure companies are held by women

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42% of surveyed infrastructure firms said they plan to increase DEI budgets in the next year

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50% of minority employees in infrastructure report experiences of bias or discrimination

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The percentage of infrastructure firms actively tracking diversity metrics increased from 35% to 60% over five years

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68% of infrastructure companies consider DEI as a core part of their business strategy

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The representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in the infrastructure industry is estimated at less than 2%

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In the last decade, the percentage of women in STEM fields related to infrastructure has increased by about 10%

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The number of women-led infrastructure companies has grown by 20% in the last five years

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60% of infrastructure industry employees see leadership diversity as essential for future growth

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Key Highlights

Women make up approximately 12% of the workforce in the infrastructure industry globally
Only about 8% of engineering managers in infrastructure firms are women
Minority groups represent around 20% of the workforce in the infrastructure sector in the US
Gender diversity increases project profitability by approximately 15%
Companies with diverse leadership are 33% more likely to outperform their peers financially
The representation of women in infrastructure project management roles is only 14%
Less than 5% of project budgets in infrastructure are allocated specifically to diversity and inclusion initiatives
60% of infrastructure firms report facing difficulties in attracting diverse talent
The percentage of minority-owned construction firms in the infrastructure industry is approximately 10%
Initiatives aimed at increasing diversity have led to a 20% improvement in team innovation in infrastructure projects
40% of infrastructure companies have established formal diversity and inclusion policies
The retention rate of diverse employees in infrastructure firms is 12% higher than that of non-diverse employees
Only 9% of senior leadership positions in infrastructure are held by minorities

Despite the crucial role diversity plays in driving innovation and improving project outcomes, women and minorities remain significantly underrepresented in the global infrastructure industry, highlighting a pressing need for comprehensive inclusion strategies to unlock the sector’s full potential.

Challenges and Trends in Infrastructure Sector

70% of infrastructure projects are delayed or over budget due to lack of diverse perspectives in decision-making

Challenges and Trends in Infrastructure Sector Interpretation

The staggering 70% of infrastructure projects plagued by delays or budget overruns due to homogenous decision-making underscores that diversity isn't just a moral imperative but a critical infrastructure necessity for timely and cost-effective development.

Diversity Initiatives and Programs

Less than 5% of project budgets in infrastructure are allocated specifically to diversity and inclusion initiatives
Investment in diversity-focused training programs increased by 25% over the past 3 years in the infrastructure industry
Initiatives to promote inclusive hiring in infrastructure increased by 30% in 2023
Firms that have implemented mentoring programs for underrepresented groups report a 15% higher rate of promotion for those employees
Only 18% of infrastructure projects have established targets for diversity and inclusion
33% of infrastructure companies have reported implementing unconscious bias training programs

Diversity Initiatives and Programs Interpretation

While infrastructure firms are boosting investments in D&I efforts—up 25% in training and 30% in inclusive hiring—the fact that less than 5% of project budgets are dedicated to these initiatives underscores that, despite promising strides, the industry still has substantial ground to cover before diversity and inclusion become foundational, not just peripheral, priorities.

Impact of Diversity on Performance and Profitability

Gender diversity increases project profitability by approximately 15%
Companies with diverse leadership are 33% more likely to outperform their peers financially
Initiatives aimed at increasing diversity have led to a 20% improvement in team innovation in infrastructure projects
Companies with a higher gender diversity index have a 21% higher profit margin
55% of infrastructure employees believe that inclusion efforts positively impact their workplace culture
Investment in DEI programs leads to a 10% increase in overall employee satisfaction in infrastructure companies
45% of infrastructure industry professionals believe that diversity improves project outcomes
Employee surveys indicate that inclusive workplace culture correlates with a 23% decrease in turnover rates
The presence of diverse teams in infrastructure planning has resulted in a 25% increase in community engagement and satisfaction
72% of infrastructure firms acknowledge that DEI efforts contribute to a better corporate reputation
85% of infrastructure industry leaders agree that enhancing diversity leads to improved problem-solving

Impact of Diversity on Performance and Profitability Interpretation

Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion isn't just a moral imperative in infrastructure but a proven catalyst for profitability, innovation, and community trust—turning the sector into a blueprint for smarter, more resilient progress.

Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation

The percentage of minority-owned construction firms in the infrastructure industry is approximately 10%
Minority procurement spend in infrastructure projects increased by 18% over the past three years

Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation Interpretation

While minority-owned construction firms still make up a modest 10%, the 18% boost in minority procurement spend signals a promising shift towards greater inclusion and economic equity in infrastructure development.

Workforce Demographics and Representation

Women make up approximately 12% of the workforce in the infrastructure industry globally
Only about 8% of engineering managers in infrastructure firms are women
Minority groups represent around 20% of the workforce in the infrastructure sector in the US
The representation of women in infrastructure project management roles is only 14%
60% of infrastructure firms report facing difficulties in attracting diverse talent
40% of infrastructure companies have established formal diversity and inclusion policies
The retention rate of diverse employees in infrastructure firms is 12% higher than that of non-diverse employees
Only 9% of senior leadership positions in infrastructure are held by minorities
About 30% of engineering graduates in the infrastructure sector are women
The number of apprenticeships for minority groups in infrastructure companies has risen by 15% in the last two years
Only 7% of infrastructure firms have dedicated DEI roles in their organizational structure
65% of employees in infrastructure companies see equitable opportunities as crucial for retention
The share of women in leadership positions in the infrastructure industry has increased by 5% over the past five years
80% of infrastructure firms recognize the importance of diversity for innovation but only 40% actively implement comprehensive DEI strategies
Approximately 28% of infrastructure engineering jobs are occupied by minorities
The gender pay gap in infrastructure engineering roles is approximately 12%, indicating ongoing equity challenges
Only about 22% of decision-making roles in infrastructure companies are held by women
42% of surveyed infrastructure firms said they plan to increase DEI budgets in the next year
50% of minority employees in infrastructure report experiences of bias or discrimination
The percentage of infrastructure firms actively tracking diversity metrics increased from 35% to 60% over five years
68% of infrastructure companies consider DEI as a core part of their business strategy
The representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in the infrastructure industry is estimated at less than 2%
In the last decade, the percentage of women in STEM fields related to infrastructure has increased by about 10%
The number of women-led infrastructure companies has grown by 20% in the last five years
60% of infrastructure industry employees see leadership diversity as essential for future growth

Workforce Demographics and Representation Interpretation

While strides have been made—such as a 20% rise in women-led infrastructure firms and increased recognition of DEI's strategic importance—persistent gaps like only 12% female workforce representation, a 12% gender pay gap, and minimal LGBTQ+ inclusion highlight that the industry’s diversity journey remains a work in progress, necessitating bold, actionable commitments beyond policies to truly build an equitable infrastructure future.