GITNUXREPORT 2026

Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Infrastructure Industry Statistics

The infrastructure industry has significant diversity gaps but is making progress through DEI programs.

Written by Ryan Townsend·Edited by Leah Kessler·Fact-checked by Nicholas Chambers

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Feb 13, 2026·Next review: Aug 2026

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In 2022, only 7.9% of executive positions in major U.S. infrastructure firms were held by women.

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Black executives represented 3.2% of leadership roles in infrastructure companies in 2023.

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In 2021, women CEOs in global infrastructure firms were just 4.1% of total CEOs.

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Hispanic leaders held 5.8% of C-suite positions in U.S. construction firms in 2022.

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Only 9.3% of board seats in ASCE member firms were occupied by women in 2023.

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Asian executives made up 6.7% of senior management in infrastructure in 2022.

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In UK infrastructure, BAME individuals held 12.4% of senior roles in 2023.

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Women in VP-level infrastructure positions reached 11.6% in Canada in 2022.

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Disabled individuals in leadership were 1.2% in EU infrastructure firms in 2021.

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LGBTQ+ leaders were 2.9% of executives in U.S. infrastructure in 2023 survey.

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Indigenous leaders in Australian infrastructure were 1.5% in 2022.

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Veterans in executive roles were 8.3% in U.S. infrastructure firms in 2023.

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Older workers (55+) held 18.7% of leadership positions in infrastructure in 2022.

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Women C-suite representation climbed to 9.7% in top infrastructure firms 2023.

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Minority board members reached 15.6% in U.S. infrastructure public companies 2022.

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Indigenous executives increased to 2.1% in Australian infrastructure leadership 2023.

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In 2023, women held 12.1% of project manager roles in infrastructure.

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Black professionals in mid-management infrastructure roles were 4.8% in 2022.

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In 2023, the gender pay gap in U.S. infrastructure construction was 23.4% for full-time workers.

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Black workers in infrastructure earned 87.2% of white counterparts' median wage in 2022.

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Hispanic infrastructure workers faced a 12.1% pay penalty compared to non-Hispanic whites in 2023.

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Women engineers in infrastructure earned 92.5% of male engineers' pay in 2021.

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Adjusted pay gap for disabled workers in construction was 15.7% lower in 2022.

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Asian women in infrastructure leadership had a 8.9% pay gap versus white men in 2023.

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In UK infrastructure, BAME pay gap was 9.6% in 2022.

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Canadian infrastructure gender pay gap stood at 19.8% in 2023.

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EU infrastructure firms showed 14.2% gender pay disparity in 2021.

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Veteran workers in U.S. infrastructure earned 95.3% of non-veteran peers in 2022.

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LGBTQ+ infrastructure workers reported 7.4% lower median pay in 2023 survey.

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Indigenous workers in Australia faced 18.2% pay gap in infrastructure 2022.

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Pay equity audits closed 7.2% of gender gaps in infrastructure 2022.

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Transparent pay structures adopted by 55.8% of firms, reducing disparities 2023.

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Gender pay gap narrowed to 21.7% in skilled infrastructure trades 2023.

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85.2% of infrastructure employees reported feeling included after DEI training in 2023.

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Turnover rate for women in infrastructure dropped 12.4% post-DEI initiatives in 2022.

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Employee engagement scores for minorities rose 18.7% with inclusion programs in 2023.

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71.3% of diverse hires stayed over 3 years in infrastructure firms in 2022.

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Inclusion index in infrastructure averaged 3.8/5 in 2023 Deloitte survey.

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Retention of Black workers improved by 14.2% after equity audits in 2022.

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82.6% satisfaction rate among LGBTQ+ employees in inclusive infrastructure cultures 2023.

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Disability retention rates hit 76.9% with accommodations in 2022.

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Veteran retention in infrastructure was 89.4% higher with support programs in 2023.

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Overall DEI satisfaction in UK infrastructure reached 68.5% in 2022.

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Canadian infrastructure saw 22.1% retention boost for women via inclusion metrics 2023.

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EU firms reported 64.7% inclusion sentiment in infrastructure workforce 2021.

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Australian infrastructure inclusion scores averaged 4.1/5 for Indigenous staff in 2022.

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DEI program ROI showed 3.5x return on investment in retention 2023.

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Inclusion survey scores improved 15.9% post-training in 2023.

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78.4% of U.S. infrastructure firms offered DEI training programs in 2023.

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62.1% of infrastructure companies implemented unconscious bias training by 2022.

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Mentorship programs for women in infrastructure reached 45.3% participation rate in 2023.

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DEI certification programs were adopted by 34.7% of AGC member firms in 2022.

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ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) for minorities existed in 51.9% of infrastructure firms in 2023.

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Leadership development for underrepresented groups trained 28.6% of participants in 2022.

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Inclusive hiring training covered 67.2% of HR staff in UK infrastructure in 2023.

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Supplier diversity training engaged 39.4% of Canadian infrastructure firms in 2022.

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Accessibility training for disabilities was mandatory in 22.1% of EU firms in 2021.

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Veteran reintegration training programs served 41.7% of U.S. infrastructure hires in 2023.

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LGBTQ+ allyship workshops reached 29.8% of workforce in 2022 surveys.

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Indigenous cultural competency training was in 15.3% of Australian projects in 2023.

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Mentorship participation for minorities hit 52.3% in infrastructure 2022.

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45.6% of firms provided allyship training for inclusion in 2022.

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In 2023, women comprised only 11.2% of the total workforce in the U.S. infrastructure construction sector, highlighting a persistent gender gap.

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Among infrastructure engineers, only 15.4% were women in 2022, compared to 28% in all engineering fields.

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Hispanic or Latino workers made up 30.1% of construction laborers in infrastructure projects in 2022.

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Black or African American workers represented 6.7% of civil engineers in the infrastructure industry in 2021.

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Asian workers accounted for 5.2% of the total infrastructure construction workforce in 2023.

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Veterans comprised 12.4% of the infrastructure sector workforce, higher than the national average of 5.9%.

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Workers aged 55 and older made up 22.1% of infrastructure construction roles in 2022.

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Individuals with disabilities represented just 2.8% of the infrastructure workforce in 2021.

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LGBTQ+ identification among infrastructure workers was estimated at 4.1% in a 2023 survey.

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Indigenous workers accounted for 1.9% of the Australian infrastructure sector workforce in 2022.

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In the UK, BAME (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) workers were 14.3% of infrastructure roles in 2022.

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Women in heavy civil infrastructure projects were only 8.7% in Canada as of 2023.

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In EU infrastructure firms, non-EU nationals made up 18.5% of the workforce in 2021.

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Entry-level infrastructure roles had 19.2% female representation in the US in 2022.

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Multiracial workers were 3.1% of the US infrastructure construction workforce in 2023.

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Gender diversity in workforce increased by 2.3% after targeted programs in 2023.

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Racial minority representation grew to 32.4% in infrastructure labor roles in 2022.

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Age diversity index in infrastructure firms was 0.67 on a 0-1 scale in 2023.

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Disability disclosure rates rose to 3.2% in infrastructure hiring 2022.

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LGBTQ+ workforce share estimated at 5.1% in updated 2023 data.

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In EU, migrant workers were 21.3% of infrastructure workforce in 2022.

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Hispanic workforce share in infrastructure hit 31.2% in 2023 BLS data.

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While the infrastructure industry builds the very foundations of our society, the statistics reveal it's built on a deeply unequal footing, with women comprising a mere 11.2% of the workforce, stark pay gaps, and persistent underrepresentation across every level of leadership.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, women comprised only 11.2% of the total workforce in the U.S. infrastructure construction sector, highlighting a persistent gender gap.
Among infrastructure engineers, only 15.4% were women in 2022, compared to 28% in all engineering fields.
Hispanic or Latino workers made up 30.1% of construction laborers in infrastructure projects in 2022.
In 2022, only 7.9% of executive positions in major U.S. infrastructure firms were held by women.
Black executives represented 3.2% of leadership roles in infrastructure companies in 2023.
In 2021, women CEOs in global infrastructure firms were just 4.1% of total CEOs.
In 2023, the gender pay gap in U.S. infrastructure construction was 23.4% for full-time workers.
Black workers in infrastructure earned 87.2% of white counterparts' median wage in 2022.
Hispanic infrastructure workers faced a 12.1% pay penalty compared to non-Hispanic whites in 2023.
78.4% of U.S. infrastructure firms offered DEI training programs in 2023.
62.1% of infrastructure companies implemented unconscious bias training by 2022.
Mentorship programs for women in infrastructure reached 45.3% participation rate in 2023.
85.2% of infrastructure employees reported feeling included after DEI training in 2023.
Turnover rate for women in infrastructure dropped 12.4% post-DEI initiatives in 2022.
Employee engagement scores for minorities rose 18.7% with inclusion programs in 2023.

The infrastructure industry has significant diversity gaps but is making progress through DEI programs.

Leadership Positions

1In 2022, only 7.9% of executive positions in major U.S. infrastructure firms were held by women.

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2Black executives represented 3.2% of leadership roles in infrastructure companies in 2023.

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3In 2021, women CEOs in global infrastructure firms were just 4.1% of total CEOs.

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4Hispanic leaders held 5.8% of C-suite positions in U.S. construction firms in 2022.

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5Only 9.3% of board seats in ASCE member firms were occupied by women in 2023.

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6Asian executives made up 6.7% of senior management in infrastructure in 2022.

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7In UK infrastructure, BAME individuals held 12.4% of senior roles in 2023.

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8Women in VP-level infrastructure positions reached 11.6% in Canada in 2022.

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9Disabled individuals in leadership were 1.2% in EU infrastructure firms in 2021.

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10LGBTQ+ leaders were 2.9% of executives in U.S. infrastructure in 2023 survey.

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11Indigenous leaders in Australian infrastructure were 1.5% in 2022.

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12Veterans in executive roles were 8.3% in U.S. infrastructure firms in 2023.

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13Older workers (55+) held 18.7% of leadership positions in infrastructure in 2022.

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14Women C-suite representation climbed to 9.7% in top infrastructure firms 2023.

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15Minority board members reached 15.6% in U.S. infrastructure public companies 2022.

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16Indigenous executives increased to 2.1% in Australian infrastructure leadership 2023.

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17In 2023, women held 12.1% of project manager roles in infrastructure.

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18Black professionals in mid-management infrastructure roles were 4.8% in 2022.

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Leadership Positions Interpretation

The starkly un-diverse leadership numbers in infrastructure suggest that, when it comes to building our future, we're still stubbornly trying to use only a fraction of the available tools in the toolbox.

Pay Equity

1In 2023, the gender pay gap in U.S. infrastructure construction was 23.4% for full-time workers.

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2Black workers in infrastructure earned 87.2% of white counterparts' median wage in 2022.

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3Hispanic infrastructure workers faced a 12.1% pay penalty compared to non-Hispanic whites in 2023.

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4Women engineers in infrastructure earned 92.5% of male engineers' pay in 2021.

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5Adjusted pay gap for disabled workers in construction was 15.7% lower in 2022.

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6Asian women in infrastructure leadership had a 8.9% pay gap versus white men in 2023.

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7In UK infrastructure, BAME pay gap was 9.6% in 2022.

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8Canadian infrastructure gender pay gap stood at 19.8% in 2023.

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9EU infrastructure firms showed 14.2% gender pay disparity in 2021.

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10Veteran workers in U.S. infrastructure earned 95.3% of non-veteran peers in 2022.

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11LGBTQ+ infrastructure workers reported 7.4% lower median pay in 2023 survey.

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12Indigenous workers in Australia faced 18.2% pay gap in infrastructure 2022.

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13Pay equity audits closed 7.2% of gender gaps in infrastructure 2022.

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14Transparent pay structures adopted by 55.8% of firms, reducing disparities 2023.

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15Gender pay gap narrowed to 21.7% in skilled infrastructure trades 2023.

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Pay Equity Interpretation

The infrastructure industry is building a world of impressive pay gaps, proving that while we're good at connecting roads and bridges, we're still laying a shaky foundation for equity.

Retention and Inclusion Metrics

185.2% of infrastructure employees reported feeling included after DEI training in 2023.

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2Turnover rate for women in infrastructure dropped 12.4% post-DEI initiatives in 2022.

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3Employee engagement scores for minorities rose 18.7% with inclusion programs in 2023.

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471.3% of diverse hires stayed over 3 years in infrastructure firms in 2022.

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5Inclusion index in infrastructure averaged 3.8/5 in 2023 Deloitte survey.

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6Retention of Black workers improved by 14.2% after equity audits in 2022.

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782.6% satisfaction rate among LGBTQ+ employees in inclusive infrastructure cultures 2023.

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8Disability retention rates hit 76.9% with accommodations in 2022.

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9Veteran retention in infrastructure was 89.4% higher with support programs in 2023.

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10Overall DEI satisfaction in UK infrastructure reached 68.5% in 2022.

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11Canadian infrastructure saw 22.1% retention boost for women via inclusion metrics 2023.

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12EU firms reported 64.7% inclusion sentiment in infrastructure workforce 2021.

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13Australian infrastructure inclusion scores averaged 4.1/5 for Indigenous staff in 2022.

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14DEI program ROI showed 3.5x return on investment in retention 2023.

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15Inclusion survey scores improved 15.9% post-training in 2023.

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Retention and Inclusion Metrics Interpretation

While the data clearly shows that DEI initiatives are finally building bridges of belonging and retention in infrastructure, one can't help but notice that a truly inclusive industry wouldn't need so many impressive statistics to prove it's not a hostile construction site.

Training and Development

178.4% of U.S. infrastructure firms offered DEI training programs in 2023.

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262.1% of infrastructure companies implemented unconscious bias training by 2022.

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3Mentorship programs for women in infrastructure reached 45.3% participation rate in 2023.

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4DEI certification programs were adopted by 34.7% of AGC member firms in 2022.

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5ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) for minorities existed in 51.9% of infrastructure firms in 2023.

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6Leadership development for underrepresented groups trained 28.6% of participants in 2022.

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7Inclusive hiring training covered 67.2% of HR staff in UK infrastructure in 2023.

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8Supplier diversity training engaged 39.4% of Canadian infrastructure firms in 2022.

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9Accessibility training for disabilities was mandatory in 22.1% of EU firms in 2021.

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10Veteran reintegration training programs served 41.7% of U.S. infrastructure hires in 2023.

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11LGBTQ+ allyship workshops reached 29.8% of workforce in 2022 surveys.

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12Indigenous cultural competency training was in 15.3% of Australian projects in 2023.

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13Mentorship participation for minorities hit 52.3% in infrastructure 2022.

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1445.6% of firms provided allyship training for inclusion in 2022.

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Training and Development Interpretation

While the infrastructure industry is slowly laying a more inclusive foundation, the data reveals it’s still a patchwork project where mandatory training remains the exception and genuine, widespread cultural competency is a distant, hard-hat-only zone.

Workforce Demographics

1In 2023, women comprised only 11.2% of the total workforce in the U.S. infrastructure construction sector, highlighting a persistent gender gap.

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2Among infrastructure engineers, only 15.4% were women in 2022, compared to 28% in all engineering fields.

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3Hispanic or Latino workers made up 30.1% of construction laborers in infrastructure projects in 2022.

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4Black or African American workers represented 6.7% of civil engineers in the infrastructure industry in 2021.

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5Asian workers accounted for 5.2% of the total infrastructure construction workforce in 2023.

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6Veterans comprised 12.4% of the infrastructure sector workforce, higher than the national average of 5.9%.

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7Workers aged 55 and older made up 22.1% of infrastructure construction roles in 2022.

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8Individuals with disabilities represented just 2.8% of the infrastructure workforce in 2021.

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9LGBTQ+ identification among infrastructure workers was estimated at 4.1% in a 2023 survey.

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10Indigenous workers accounted for 1.9% of the Australian infrastructure sector workforce in 2022.

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11In the UK, BAME (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) workers were 14.3% of infrastructure roles in 2022.

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12Women in heavy civil infrastructure projects were only 8.7% in Canada as of 2023.

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13In EU infrastructure firms, non-EU nationals made up 18.5% of the workforce in 2021.

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14Entry-level infrastructure roles had 19.2% female representation in the US in 2022.

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15Multiracial workers were 3.1% of the US infrastructure construction workforce in 2023.

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16Gender diversity in workforce increased by 2.3% after targeted programs in 2023.

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17Racial minority representation grew to 32.4% in infrastructure labor roles in 2022.

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18Age diversity index in infrastructure firms was 0.67 on a 0-1 scale in 2023.

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19Disability disclosure rates rose to 3.2% in infrastructure hiring 2022.

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20LGBTQ+ workforce share estimated at 5.1% in updated 2023 data.

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21In EU, migrant workers were 21.3% of infrastructure workforce in 2022.

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22Hispanic workforce share in infrastructure hit 31.2% in 2023 BLS data.

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Workforce Demographics Interpretation

While the infrastructure industry is quite literally building the future, these statistics show it’s still struggling to construct a workforce that looks like it.