Missouri's Pro-Business Climate is Just Right for Industrial Developers

1.29.25 | Media Coverage

Building Culture Book Club Fosters Courageous Conversations on DEI

3.20.24 | Blog Post

With our commitment to reinforcing a culture of welcoming and belonging that values diversity, equity and inclusion, we launched the Building Culture Book Club last year.

Constructing Careers, Breaking Barriers

3.13.24 | Blog Post

Two women at various stages of their career in construction share their experiences.

Open Doors Internship Launches Second Year Intern Search

3.7.24 | Blog Post

We’re opening the doors to our industry! The Open Doors Internship invites students to explore their interests and gain insight into the work required to create impactful structures and spaces across the country. 

AltCap Expands M/WBE Contractor Support with Foundation Investment & Grant

2.14.24 | Blog Post

With a $200,000 grant and a $500,000 investment from the Opus Foundation, minority-owned and women-owned construction businesses in Kansas City will be getting a substantial boost.

Promoting Equity & Opening Doors in KC for Minority- & Women-Owned Subcontractors

1.17.24 | Blog Post

Working with a program administered through Port KC, the area's economic development authority, we hired as many minority- and women-owned subcontractors as possible for the project.

Beth Duyvejonck Delivers Kate Dunwoody Society Keynote on Gender Equity

12.18.23 | Blog Post

The Kate Dunwoody Society recognizes and honor the vision and generosity of Kate Dunwoody. It’s a network of people united to create equal opportunities for the Women of Dunwoody. 

Opus Women’s Network Making an Impact, Advocating for Women

3.30.23 | Blog Post

Now seven years old, OWN empowers and fosters the development of women at Opus. OWN was created as a grass roots effort to help women feel more supported and connected at work – the same reason the group exists today.

Responsible by Design: Our 2022 Annual Report

3.21.23 | Blog Post

We recently codified our long-standing commitment to corporate responsibility. From how we operate our business to how we support our communities and people, our work is intentional and thoughtful, and we approach it with great purpose.

Continuing Our Commitment to DEI: A Recap of 2022 Work

3.16.23 | Blog Post

It's our aim to continue enhancing our culture by creating a safe, diverse and inclusive space. In 2022, we made progress on work in each of our focus areas.

Advocating for Women: Beth Duyvejonck Forges Ahead

3.6.23 | Blog Post

Unlike the singular recognitions of women found in March, Beth Duyvejonck, Regional Vice President of Construction, does this work 365 days a year, tirelessly elevating the voices of women in construction.

Becker, Newins Get Their Hands Dirty at Annual CEO Build

12.16.22 | Blog Post

Supporting our communities to help make them better places to live, work, play and raise a family is at our core. This commitment goes all the way to the top.

Choosing Inclusion: 2022 Construction Inclusion Week

12.14.22 | Blog Post

Our aim was to spark conversations and foster understanding about how to be inclusive and the benefits of inclusion for everyone at Opus – now and in the future.

Acting Responsibly in Our Work: Our 2021 Stewardship Report

3.22.22 | Blog Post

We’ve maintained our commitment to stewardship, including expanding our DEI work and community partnerships.

DEI 2021: A Look Back on 18 Months

2.24.22 | Blog Post

We’re committed to integrating and elevating diversity, equity and inclusion at Opus, and within our industry and the communities where we live and work.

Advancing Racial Equity Initiatives Through Purposeful Action & Impactful Grantmaking

2.9.22 | Blog Post

With associate expertise and Opus Foundation resources, we are taking purposeful and measurable action to address disparities and create equitable economic opportunities with organizations like Justice Built Communities.

Collaboration Creates a Hub for Diverse Construction Businesses in St. Louis

9.20.21 | Blog Post

St. Louis is expecting a major construction boom without the pipeline of skilled tradespeople to build all of it. A group of local organizations is creating a community-based hub to help.

Beth Duyvejonck Named Woman of the Year

8.2.21 | Blog Post

Beth Duyvejonck, Regional Vice President of Construction, has been named Woman of the Year - Industry Executive in the 2021 Minnesota RE Journal Awards!

Helping Bring Economic Vitality & Independence to a Historic Kansas City Neighborhood

5.4.21 | Blog Post

Achieving sustainable social change is critical to eliminating poverty, homelessness and underemployment. We collaborated with others to affect change, resulting in the new facility for Pathway Financial Education.

Building on Our Values to Advance DEI

4.29.21 | Blog Post

DEI serve to amplify everything we do; a culture and environment that actively values DEI makes us stronger, more creative, more competitive, sustainable and just plain better. This is the foundational premise of the Opus DEI Action Team.