HKS Launches HKS xBE to Cultivate Inclusion in Architecture & Design Industry
HKS announces the launch of a new partner diversity program, HKS xBE, that gives xBE firms (a term inclusive of all disadvantaged businesses) and their members access to opportunities to build relationships, pursue new work and bolster innovation within the architecture and design professions.
The HKS xBE Network aims to increase diversity among the firm’s myriad partnerships for architecture and design projects.
“HKS is committed to building a more diverse workforce and partnership network across the AEC industry,” said HKS CEO & Chairman Dan Noble. “We value a wide range of different ideas and perspectives that we believe enrich the profession of architecture, foster design innovation and increase the community value of our work.”
“HKS is committed to building a more diverse workforce and partnership network across the AEC industry.”
HKS invites xBE firms and their employees to enroll in the HKS xBE Network, so that we better understand your culture, expertise and business goals in hopes of fostering future collaboration. Eligible firms will hold one of the following certifications: Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), Disability-owned Business Enterprise (DIS), Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE).
Please contact Ashli Hall, HKS Director of Social Equity, with questions about HKS xBE.
