Planning Guides
and Curriculum
Your Roadmap to Meaningful Engagement
This page serves as your gateway to a wealth of resources designed to enhance your experience during Construction Inclusion Week. Here, you will discover a variety of planning guides, best practices, and curriculum materials that empower companies and groups to create impactful, inclusive initiatives. Whether you are embarking on this journey for the first time or looking to deepen your engagement, these resources will equip you with the strategies and insights needed to foster meaningful conversations and drive lasting change within your organization.
CIW 2025 COMPLETE PLANNING GUIDE
Building a truly resilient and welcoming culture in the
construction industry requires a clear plan!
While the desire to celebrate Construction Inclusion Week is strong, navigating the planning process can be a challenge. The 2025 CIW Planning Guide provides a comprehensive roadmap created to help you lay the groundwork for a meaningful celebration.
This guide is your go-to source for actionable strategies and creative ideas, providing you with the insights needed to engage your teams and community. Take the first step today by downloading your copy of the 2025 Planning Guide. With these insights and strategies, you have everything you need to begin building a more connected and resilient industry!
13 action-focused TOOLBOX TALKS
designed for flexible delivery across jobsite, office, and school environments
Each talk features a 15-minute discussion script, consisting of 10 minutes for delivery and 5 minutes for discussion, with clearly defined learning objectives. It includes straightforward definitions, key concepts, and engaging activities, alongside tailored examples for job sites, offices, schools/communities, and group activities. The talk also offers insight-provoking discussion questions, general requests, group activities, and actionable steps. Additionally, it provides 2–3 carefully selected external resources for each topic, along with hashtags and social media prompts. Each Toolbox Talk can be used in the following three ways:
CIW Week Format
One Toolbox Talk every day throughout Construction Inclusion Week
Weekly/Monthly Rotation
Year-round workforce focus
Custom Application
Pick a topic relevant to your site/team/season
CIW 2025 CREATIVE IDEAS GUIDE
Explore a curated collection of innovative ideas and actionable strategies for your company's Construction Inclusion Week 2025 initiatives. Aligned with the theme "Opening Doors through Workforce Development," this resource provides insights into skill enhancement, career pathways, and professional growth within the construction sector.
Within these pages, you'll discover a comprehensive collection of ideas and concepts aimed at enriching your workforce, expanding opportunities, and promoting professional growth across all levels, even engaging students into future careers in the industry. Whether you're looking to tap into industry partners, inspire the next generation of builders, or empower your current team with new skills, this guide offers practical approaches to make Construction Inclusion Week 2025 a success for your organization and the broader construction community.
MORE PLANNING MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION INCLUSION WEEK
CIW 2026 Planning Guide
Prepare your teams for Construction Inclusion Week 2026 with our Pre-Planning Guide. This resource provides actionable steps, timelines, and strategies to lay the groundwork for high-impact workforce initiatives.
Guiding Pillars for Construction Inclusion Week
Align your organization’s strategy with the five core CIW Guiding Pillars: Commitment & Accountability, Attract & Retain, Economic Opportunity, Belonging & Workplace Culture, and Community Engagement.
Planning Paths and Options
Structure your CIW 2026 participation with flexible planning paths. Choose between single-day focused activities or week-long strategies tailored to your jobsite schedule and resource availability.
CIW 2026 Creative Ideas Directory
Access practical, high-impact strategies for CIW 2026 across five focus areas: Retain, Recruit, Develop, Inspire, and Engage.
