Diversity and Inclusion - Air Design Systems, Inc.

At Air Design, we work closely with general contractors, trade partners, and community leaders who share our commitment to accountability, precision, and doing things the right way. These relationships are the foundation of how we deliver consistent, high-quality work on every project.

A Smarter Way to Work Together

Construction firms choose us not only for our capabilities, but because of how we work.

We bring a proven track record of teaming with MBE partners in the office and field.
We understand the diversity requirements on public and private projects, and are committed to contributing to their transformative impact.
We think outside the box to bring a wide range of experience and thinking – making us sharper, more adaptable, and better prepared to solve challenges before they become problems.

Partnering with Air Design means choosing a team that reflects the diversity of the city we work in and the future we’re shaping. As Kate Van Zeyl of Turner Construction said:

“When diversity is in the room, there’s diversity of thought. And that’s when the real innovation starts.”

Trusted by
Industry Leaders

We’re proud to work alongside respected firms like Turner, Lakeside Alliance, Walsh, FH Paschen, Powers and Sons, Graycor, Gilbane, Norcon, IHC, Power, Pepper, Leopardo, Bulley and Andrews, Berglund, Bowa, Ujaama, Clayco, and many more.

Together, we deliver complex projects with confidence, clarity, and collaboration at every step.

Creating Pathways into the Trades

Through our partnership with ACE Amandla Charter School, located on the southwest side of Chicago, we’re committed to investing in the next generation of builders. These students, focused on architecture, construction, and engineering, gain hands-on exposure to the union trades, mentorship, and pathways to meaningful careers.

We lead monthly “Learning the Trades” seminars, host site visits, and offer summer internships in drafting, estimating, and project management. We also support students in applying to union apprenticeships, including Local 73, and aim to connect them with work on our Chicago projects. It’s one more way we help strengthen the pipeline of skilled talent across our industry, and contribute to the future of Chicago’s built environment.