Diversity Breeds Diversity for Blue KC Project and Beyond
When the Blue KC tenant improvement project broke ground in February 2024, it presented the project team with a complex urban project, full of unique challenges in downtown Kansas City. The JE Dunn team is working inside Blue KC’s new headquarters to build out five of the tower’s eight floors, working within busy city streets […]
Moment Connection: JE Dunn Women’s Networking Group
In 2016, a small group of Kansas City employees began discussing the need to create a network to help women navigate the unique challenges they face in their professional and personal lives. The group’s founding committee members felt it was important to take a grassroots approach, starting small and growing organically. They created a Purpose […]
Women in Construction: Leading the Way Together
The construction industry has long been known as a male-dominated field, but in recent years, the number of women joining the workforce has been steadily increasing. Women now make up 14% of the U.S. construction workforce. In the last 13 years I have been with JE Dunn, I have seen firsthand how the inclusion of […]
BUiLD Members Strengthen Connections, Understanding Within JE Dunn and Beyond
JE Dunn’s commitment to inclusion and belonging is deeply woven into the fabric of our culture. A prime example of this commitment is BUiLD (Blacks United in Learning and Development), an employee resource group (ERG) born from thoughtful conversations between company leaders and employees over the years. In 2020, these discussions gained momentum and led […]
Black History Month: More than Just History
Throughout February, we’re celebrating Black History Month, a national observance recognizing the sacrifices and honoring the contributions of African Americans, past and present, to this country.
Women in Construction Week
This is an opportunity to express our gratitude and admiration for the incredible women at JE Dunn and in our industry.
Utilizing Diversity to Serve All
With an employee count well into the thousands across 18 states and 26 offices – some located in regions with a heavy Hispanic population – there was a need and place for a Hispanic ERG (Employee Resource Group). An ever-growing number of Hispanic and Latin-American employees to JE Dunn’s ranks has highlighted the benefits of having […]
Fostering Inclusion, Engagement and Growth with BUiLD
Supporting inclusion and engagement is what it has always been about. More than that, it has included fostering a culture of networking, professional development, mentoring, sponsorship and leadership opportunities, all with a focus on maximizing engagement at JE Dunn. This is the focus of BUiLD (Blacks United in Learning and Development), JE Dunn’s Black and African American […]
Supplier Diversity – A Personal Investment
When I meet a diverse business that has nothing to do with construction, I still find a way to support them by connecting them with others who have a need for the service they provide.
Belonging In The Workplace: Small Actions Over Time Build Big Results
Belonging is looking around a room, feeling seen for who you are and knowing your perspective matters. You are respected and feel empowered to bring your unique voice and ideas to the table. When you feel that you’re being seen, it opens the door for more awareness and paves the way for authentic relationships.
