Together By Design
Business Diversity Newsletter
Tammy Martin
Business Diversity Program Director,
Burns & McDonnell
Building Better Communities Collaboratively
At Burns & McDonnell, we’re building dynamic projects that come together thanks to thoughtful design, respectful, collaborative efforts, and the varied experiences of our teams. Always committed to making an impact, we foster a culture where relationships across different backgrounds strengthen creativity and problem-solving, creating ideal conditions for innovation.
Projects in our industries have the potential to transform communities. What can set one project apart from another is the way the people leading those projects pursue environmental excellence, economic empowerment and community collaboration. Read stories below that showcase projects and people that are driving meaningful change in communities across the country.
Q&A VIDEO FEATURE
Viewing Workforce Development as a Civil Rights Issue
The team at Thurgood Industries views workforce development as a chance to empower communities and break generational poverty through skills training and economic opportunities. In this video, learn about how the company is focusing on addressing high unemployment rates through training involving digital platforms and partnerships with schools.
PROJECT FEATURE
From Flooding to Flourishing: Upgrading Westport’s Stormwater Management
The Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park & Westport Stormwater Improvements project in Kansas City is a transformative initiative aimed at stopping severe flooding in the historic Westport community. See how employing an innovative, progressive design-build approach and collaborating with key community partners aims to beautify the area and enhance stormwater infrastructure long-term.
SUPPLIER FEATURE
A Partnership Rooted in Quality, Trust and Shared Vision
Effective partnerships are built on shared values, trust and collaboration. Valdes Architecture & Engineering has consistently exemplified these principles through its decades-long partnership with Burns & McDonnell, earning Valdes the 2024 Partner of the Year award. Read about how this enduring relationship has resulted in successful complex remediation work defined by thoughtful decision-making, quality and dependability.
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Business Feature
Mentorship and the Art of Connection
Business Feature
Q&A: Strategic Relationships Play a Crucial Role in Business Growth
Culture Video
Ayana Parsons: Venture Capitalist, Inclusive Leader and Change-Maker
Business Feature
Promoting a Culture of Learning, Collaboration and Growth Through Knowledge Sharing
Community Feature
Q&A: How Employee Resource Groups Drive Business Development
Blog
Q&A: Aisha Bowe Shoots for the Stars
Blog
Q&A: The Secrets to Long-Term Successful Partnerships
Blog
Q&A: Enhancing Infrastructure Equity and Empowering Underserved Communities
Blog
Inaugural Business Diversity Capacity-Building Program Provides Tools and Techniques for Success
Blog
Q&A: Lauren Bertram Reflects on Hiring the ‘Culture Add’ Versus the ‘Culture Fit’
Blog
Growing in Business Together
Blog
Q&A: Construction Teaming Powers Diverse Hiring Achievements
Blog
Q&A: Hannibal B. Johnson Reflects on How Narrative Shapes Civility
Blog
Elevating Teams From the Basketball Court to the Boardroom
Blog
Inclusion Drives ARDOT’s First Design-Build Transportation Project
Blog
Inspiring Change: A Fortune 500 Company’s Journey Toward Racial Equality
Blog
Q&A: Cliff Cate Reflects on How Relationships Expand Diverse Workforces
Blog
Honoring Veterans of WWII: Women of the 6888th
Blog
Q&A: Lisa Myers Discusses the Power of the Small Business Administration’s Mentorship Program
Blog
Wichita’s Largest Water Project Showcases Innovative Subcontracting Programs
Blog
Professional Development Elevates Trajectory for Subcontractor
Blog
United Way Builds DE&I Into Fabric of Organizational Culture
Supplier Feature
Authenticity Is the Key to Business Growth
Employee-Owner Spotlight
Diverse Partnerships Are Essential for Driving Business Growth
HBCU Q&A
Q&A: HBCU Graduates Thrive in STEM Professions
Employee-Owner Spotlight
Q&A: Leon Harden Shares Insight on Creating a Community of Inclusion
Business Feature
The Comprehensive Benefits of Diverse Partnerships
Business Feature
Diverse Chambers and Organizations Offer Dynamic Business Resources
Client Feature
San Diego Gas & Electric Seeks to Double Spend With Black Suppliers by 2025
Educational Article
Authentic Approaches to Building an Inclusive Workforce
Supplier Feature
Strong Partnerships With Diverse Suppliers Garner Well-Rounded Results
Educational Article
Thinking Outside the Box With Supplier Diversity
Community Leadership Feature
Realizing Maximum Potential for Professional Success
Supplier Q&A
Carol Taylor Talks About the Power of Investing in People
Community Leadership Feature
Lessons From the Ballfield to the Workplace
Business Spotlight
Black-Owned Businesses Look Toward the Future
Educational Article
Unlocking Potential: Understanding Diverse Business Classifications
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Making the Write Moves for Business Diversity
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