Building Together

Created by employees and partners, Building Together is Hensel Phelps’ national diversity and inclusion campaign. Building Together highlights the importance of diversity within Hensel Phelps and the AEC industry. The campaign gives employees the opportunity to share their stories and learn from each other’s experiences.

Focused on celebrating black employees, trade partners and industry professions, Black History month highlights the stories of our very own black employees including their unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas brought to our teams.

In a male-dominated industry, the women who once found themselves the only female on their jobsite are now growing in numbers across AEC. While these percentages continue to steadily incline, those in craft positions at Hensel Phelps reflect on their experiences being women in the field.

The unique individuals under every Hensel Phelps hardhat inspire and build our projects, teams and firm. Learn more about Hensel Phelps’ people, their values and what makes their teams stand apart from the rest.

Everyone takes their own unique path into construction. Our many veteran employees are no different. While some have four years of service, some may have an entire career before they transition to civilian life. Whichever path they’ve taken, their military careers shape their construction careers and develop them into the leaders they are on their projects.

Family has been a key element in Hensel Phelps’ culture since the day we were founded. In fact, all of our core values, Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, reflect the commitment of our employees to perform great work—a commitment inspired by our families at home. In recognition of LGBTQ+ pride, Hensel Phelps celebrates the support of all families and all family members through the voices of our employees and leaders who understand the role of family as a motivator and as a common ground for professional relationships.

Hensel Phelps is more than just a workplace, it’s a second family. Defined as something different by each of their people, Hensel Phelps asked their employees what family means to them. Listen to their answers and learn more about how family inspires and motivates Hensel Phelps’ people across the country.

Hensel Phelps highlights employees as they tell their stories of how they overcame stress and depression to live a healthier lifestyle. In addition, this month highlights Hensel Phelps’ dedication to the importance of mental health and the development of our Culture of Care. This vision emphasizes our core values of Diversity and Community by creating a space to explore the benefits and expectations of a psychologically safe workplace.

The diverse backgrounds and stories of our trade partners is what helps to fuel Hensel Phelps’ success. Learn more about our dedication to the support and partnership with small and minority-owned businesses across the nation.

In the US, there are currently over 863,830 women living with cancer. One out of every three of these individuals will battle breast cancer. In fact, of the total population of women residing in the US, 12.9% will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. It is this statistic that compels Hensel Phelps to talk about the subject, and to do our part to support a cause that impacts so many of our employees and partners.

In partnership with Man Therapy and Dr. Rich Mahogany, Hensel Phelps highlighted some of the many ways to deal with stress, substance abuse, depression and anger. With a humorous approach, our goal is to help men in our industry break down the barriers of viewing one asking for help as a weakness.

From financial donations to in-person volunteer efforts, Hensel Phelps remains dedicated to giving back to the communities in which they build and live in. Each year, Hensel Phelps is committed to identifying and supporting diverse regional and national organizations across the county.