Construction leaders help open doors to equitable career opportunities for more Philadelphians


At 43, Mike Favors — born and raised in North Philadelphia — has taken charge at notable construction projects throughout the region. As a superintendent with TN Ward Company, he plays a vital role in shaping the city, but he never thought he would be where he is today.

“I ran into some trouble when I was younger and was kicked out of high school. I thought a career like this wasn’t realistic for an African American man like me,” he says. “When I realized I needed to turn my life around,…

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