We are excited to share the stories of how we, along with our industry and community partners all around the country, are collaborating to build a more integrated and diverse talent and owner base in the development, design, engineering, and construction industry.
a rising tide lifts all boats
Our philosophy
Our Journey
1984
Founding of Clayco
Beginning of our safety journey
1994
Began Diversity & Inclusion mission
2008
Completion of Clayco's first LEED Platinum specification project.
2010
#1 ENR Top Green Builders in the Midwest
2011
"Beyond These Walls" became a part of the Clayco mission.
2015
Construction Career Development Initiative (CCDI) was founded
2016
Clayco was recommended to receive the OSHA VPP Star for region 7
2019
Clayco NOW (Network of Women) was established
2020
Clayco BRG (Black Resource Group) was established
2021
Clayco Foundation's Juneteenth Fund Program was established
2022
One of the first U.S. based General Construction companies to commit to (SBTI)
2023
Clayco Ground Crew was established
Our goals
Clayco is committed to meeting the needs of our employees, clients and future generations and acting responsibly as stewards of the environment. As builders and designers of the built environment, we believe it is our duty to protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources of the communities we serve.
In keeping with this belief, it is our policy to conduct our business in an environmentally responsible manner that protects the public, our employees and the earth that we all share in a comprehensive and transparent manner.
People & Safety
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our Community
Our Environment
Our Approach
Clayco has aligned its internal diversity and inclusion initiatives with the various government and community organizations to solicit their support in removing any barriers to our success in achieving the goals we have for our industry, i.e. making impactful improvements in the diversity of talent employed in the design and construction industry and the diversity of design and construction firms locally and nationwide.
building the
how to create opportunities
align incentives so that large players are willing to participate and advance goals
Improve pipeline-building from existing industry players and workforce training service providers
Get large construction players to influence smaller players with shared goals
Address barriers to entry (real and psychological) in
the industry. And build trust within the community
reframe construction
careers as a lucrative
opportunity and potential alternative to jobs requiring a college degree
enhance business development, financial and organizational capacity to effectively scale M/WBe businesses
This program is designed to not only increase the diversity of talent within our organization, but also to increase the diversity of talent employed throughout the design and construction industries. Click below to see the steps to take to develop a similar diversity pipeline initiative.
Our Story
1999
Hired our first sustainable engineer and started our journey of Green Building
foundation
for change
Our
Impact
For more on how our goals have impacted our company and industry
By participating in workforce development initiatives, having a fair, inclusive bid solicitation process, offering minority youth mentorships, utilizing our charitable foundation, and promoting community engagement, we have seen a measurable impact in our projects and in our communities.
align incentives so that large players are willing to participate and advance goals
Improve pipeline-building from existing industry
players and workforce training service providers
Get large construction players to influence
smaller players with shared goals
Address barriers to entry (real and psychological) in the industry. And build trust within the community
reframe construction careers as a lucrative opportunity and potential alternative to jobs requiring a college degree
enhance business
development, financial and
organizational capacity to
effectively scale diverse businesses