Based on actual experiences and practices of ABC member companies and the construction industry generally, these materials provide insights about and practical steps toward creating proven and effective practices in the areas of inclusion, diversity and equity.

These guides are designed for executives, managers, supervisors and craft instructors who will be leading discussions about IDE in the workplace. They include step-by-step approaches to introducing a topic, presenting key concepts, inviting discussion and summarizing learnings and practical applications.

For those who want to learn more about a topic by reading articles, books or other written materials, a suggested reading list is available for selected topics.

Analogous to what’s available now in the STEP Safety Management System, when leading indicators are made a part of the IDE Academy curriculum, these materials provide information, insights and practical steps on how to achieve higher scores for each leading indicator.