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Fed Funds Infusion Raises Stakes for Diversity in Construction

Federal funds infusion raises stakes for diversity in construction

BOSTON As Massachusetts officials compete for billions of federal infrastructure dollars that will unlock major job opportunities in the construction sector, labor union leaders implored state agencies Wednesday to comply with workforce participation laws designed to support women and people of color.

Federal funds infusion raises stakes for diversity in construction

BOSTON As Massachusetts officials compete for billions of federal infrastructure dollars that will unlock major job opportunities in the construction sector, labor union leaders implored state agencies Wednesday to comply with workforce participation laws designed to support women and people of color.

Infrastructure Bill Must Create Pathways for Women To Enter Construction Trades

New East Boston condo development touts diverse leadership team

Cameron Sperance Boston.com correspondent March 11, 2021 5:00 am Boston’s construction and real estate industries aren’t exactly known for having the most diverse workforces, yet a new project in East Boston tosses out the stereotype. The 21-condo Flats on Condor project on the Chelsea Creek waterfront in East Boston stands out for its striking architecture and curved corrugated metal. But the WonderGroup-developed project is also unique in that its design, development, and sales leadership team is entirely comprised of women and/or members of the LGBTQ community. “I’m a Colombian woman, and I’m gay,” said Jacqueline Nuñez, the owner of WonderGroup. “I’ve been doing this for over 15 years, and it’s been important for me to support my communities.”