Together We RISE Up
Respect, Inclusion, Safety and Equity In The Construction Trades
About RISE Up
RISE Up (Respect, Inclusion, Safety and Equity in the Construction Trades) is a Respectful Workplace Program designed provide all workers with the tools and support necessary to create and maintain a safe, inclusive and productive environment for everyone. RISE Up provides industry best practice workplace consulting and training to help contractors and sub-contractors create an environment of productivity, safety and equity in construction management and on work sites.
A message from RISE Up creator Karen Dove
Respect
Respect is the act of treating every person with equal value, period. Every person is equal and deserves the same level of care and attention. It is a priority to treat each person how we ourselves would want to be treated. When everyone feels respected, we become much stronger. In fact, there is no limit to what we can accomplish together.
Inclusion
Inclusion is the act of creating environments in which any individual or group can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, safe and valued to fully participate.
Safety
Safety is first, last and always about people. It is not just physical safety, but mental and emotional safety also.
Equity
Equity is the act of developing fair systems, procedures, and resource distribution mechanisms to create equitable opportunity for all people.
Support & Information
The RISE Up Program was created to be customizable to meet your specific goals. It was created for the industry by industry professionals and, when possible, builds on existing access points for training opportunities. For more information, technical assistance or access to training materials, see below.
RISE Up
Steps to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Training Modules
Explore our different training modules
Job Box Talks & Signage
Technical & Affiliate
Technical support & Affiliate information
Public Partnerships
More about our public entity pilot programs
Resources
Check here for more resources
Testimonials
AGC of Washington proudly endorses RISE Up for any company striving to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. RISE Up’s training works with our members own company culture and helps both managers and field workers work together to develop, promote and maintain a Culture of CARE.
As the workforce gets more diverse, we need to provide our workers and organizations with the cultural competency to adapt. The RISE Up Program was created by tradespeople, for tradespeople specifically for the construction industry and, if used correctly, can help to shift the culture of construction to one where all workers thrive.
Get Involved
RISE Up’s Steps to diversity, equity and inclusion:
Educate Leadership
- Executive Team Training & Coaching
- Organizational Equity Assessment
- Manager Training
Form a Culture Committee
Training For all Staff
Worker Training Bystander Intervention Unconscious Bias Job Box Talks
Listen To Your People
- Employee Surveys
- Third-Party Reporting
Provide Mentorship & Leadership Development
Measure Results
RISE Up can help you develop a plan to recruit, promote and retain a diverse workforce while increasing your bottom line. Contact us now!
Our Affiliates
We are proud to work with the following organizations on their commitment to a more equitable workplace. To become one of our affiliates, get in touch with us!
