The Power of Women in Construction

Studies have shown that women in the construction industry can bring unique perspectives, drive innovation, and foster an environment where diverse ideas can lead to better decision-making. As women's involvement in Freyssinet increases, we believe that our teams will experience positive shifts in project outcomes, safety metrics, and overall productivity.
Promoting Equality
Diverse Recruitment
Addressing Bias

Breaking Down Barriers

Women In Construction at Feyssinet USA

At Freyssinet, women are creating pathways for the next generation

Women in the construction industry face unique challenges—but by creating a strong community within our company and fostering connections with women in our field, we aim to build a professional network that provides valuable experience and a sense of camaraderie, making our collective influence more impactful and our presence more prominent.

At the office and on construction sites, Freyssinet remains committed to addressing the challenges women face in the workforce and recognizing their invaluable strengths. Our female employees are at the forefront, leading some of the most groundbreaking projects and initiatives within the organization.

Freyssinet's Commitment

Our Goals

  • In 2023, 12.5% of Freyssinet’s managers were women, with a 2.5% increase from 2019.

  • Our goal is to reach 18% by enacting our Gender Diversity Action Plan.

Through initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting workforce development, we are building a community where diversity is celebrated and every individual’s contribution is valued.

Our team members are crucial in creating a supportive culture for working mothers and promoting work-life balance, demonstrating our commitment to building an equal workplace for everyone.

Females in Construction on Job Site

Gender Diversity Action Plan

Freyssinet, Inc. has set up an action plan in favor of equality between men and women to be actively and permanently part of a process of diversity and professional equality

  • Training – Implementing training for our managers on several topics
    • Minimizing bias in recruitment decisions
    • Optimizing workplace flexibility
    • Effective strategies for a respectful workplace
    • Company wide trainings on workplace harassment
    • Leadership training for all managers
  • Recruitment
    • Continue to promote our plan to improve our gender composition to our employees and request their help with reaching our goals
    • Encourage our hiring managers to seek out diverse candidates and allow enough time for candidates to apply
    • Post our jobs on Diversity job boards
    • Ensure that images used in communications are welcoming and reflect diversity
  • Working Conditions:
    • Have clear policies on the company’s guidelines for flexible work
    • Continue to provide flexible work arrangements that will allow employees work/life balance
    • Explore and share arrangements with other entities in our group, for new and fresh ideas
    • Promote mobility within Vinci
    • Annual review of pay records to ensure we quickly identify any gender pay differences

Join the Women at Freyssinet

Help our female employees lead some of the most groundbreaking projects and initiatives within the organization.
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Join the Women at Freyssinet

Help our female employees lead some of the most groundbreaking projects and initiatives within the organization.
Apply Now

Promoting Inclusive Workplaces

Diversity also means that employees are treated equally regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws. Such action shall include employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job‑training.

As a multicultural company, diversity is one of our greatest assets. It creates a framework that is not only beneficial to the development of each individual, whatever their origin, but also to the exchange of ideas, creativity, and adaptability, which are essential sources of innovation and growth.

Read more about our core values and commitment to diversity.