Dome Construction, founded in 1969, leads with a strong commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion. With six locations across Northern and Southern California, the company specializes in life sciences, education, healthcare and corporate interiors. At Dome, women comprise 23% of its workforce — far above the 11% industry average — and a remarkable 25% of its leadership team. The company is one of the industry’s first to feature a director of inclusion, a role held by Melissa Berg. A powerful force of influence, Berg not only steers Dome’s unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion, but also advocates for the entire industry to adopt the same commitment.

“Every policy here, from flexible hours and generous maternity leave to the inclusion of women at the executive level, sets Dome apart.” — Kacie McLeod, Project Executive

“I’m with Dome precisely because of their support of women in leadership,” says Kacie McLeod, Project Executive. “I’ve been in the industry for 25 years and previously with a company where no women are shareholders or sit on the board. I realized I would never sit at the table there and very intentionally sought out Dome. Every policy here, from flexible hours and generous maternity leave to the inclusion of women at the executive level, sets Dome apart.”

Lauren Vasquez, Assistant Superintendent, represents a rarity in the industry as a woman with a field leadership position. “Being a woman in the field is a challenging but gratifying experience,” she says. “Elsewhere in the industry, women may be seen but not necessarily heard. Dome ensures that everyone has a voice and is constantly striving for a better tomorrow — not only for women, but for all underrepresented groups.” 

With its proven DEI culture, Dome received the 2022 National Association of  Women in Construction (NAWIC) Champion of Progress in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award. Looking ahead, McLeod says “One of our goals is to pique interest in construction careers among high school girls and to encourage more young women to pursue construction management programs. We need a strong pipeline of employees and women who will absolutely be part of our future success.”