The 2025 Women in Residential Construction conference may be in the past, but it is important we continue to spotlight the remarkable achievements of women in the industry year-round.

We’ve had a chance to catch up with some of these leaders, including architect Margie Lavender on the process of blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design and Michal Porter on the Women at WIRC podcast discussing sustainable building practices. We also got seven tips from remodelers Rita Mikhailova, Amanda Venditti, and Alice Conlin on how to master your marketing in the digital age.

Also be sure to read our Q+A with Alison MacCracken on her efforts to rebuild homes affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

—Tyler Rhyan, associate editor, on behalf of the WIRC editorial team