Special Olympics plane pull 2024. Image: Gilmore Construction
Trade partners are also a key priority, as the company actively collaborates with minority- owned, women-owned, and small disadvantaged businesses to create equitable economic opportunities. Chief Administrative Officer Tanieka Griffin underscores this commitment stating, “Our strength is in our people. We don’t just talk about diversity—we build it into everything we do. From our hiring practices to the projects we take on, we are intentional about ensuring that communities of color have access to economic opportunities within construction.” Gilmore’s ability to integrate DEI into its business model has contributed to its success, winning large-scale projects while maintaining a people- first approach. Shaping Denver’s Landscape & Beyond For Gilmore, success is measured not just by the buildings it constructs but by the lives it impacts.
The company actively partners with trade schools, mentorship programs, and nonprofit organizations to introduce young professionals—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—to careers in construction. By collaborating with groups such as CABPES (Colorado Association of Black Professional Engineers and Scientists), Transportation & Construction Girl, and the Construction Education Foundation, they are helping shape the next generation of industry leaders. Gilmore also prioritizes trade partner diversity, ensuring that minority-owned, women-owned, and small disadvantaged businesses have opportunities to participate in major projects. This commitment to economic inclusion strengthens communities while elevating the standards of the construction industry as a whole. Beyond workforce development, the company supports charitable initiatives that give back such as the Special Olympics Plane Pull, the
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