The Share of Women in Construction Rose Sharply in 2021
The number of women working construction jobs climbed to a record high in 2021, and according to NAHB, that share is still going up
Women at WIRC Podcast: Mollie Elkman
Mollie Elkman is the owner and president of Group Two, a full-service marketing partner for home…
As Construction Job Vacancies Grow, Women Step Up
Women are breaking through a concrete career ceiling and filling open job positions in the skilled trades
Women at WIRC Podcast: Nancy Keenan
Nancy Keenan has led expert design teams in the development of architectural and planning solutions…
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Women in Construction
Hope Renovations Nonprofit Trains Women for Construction Careers
Women are largely underrepresented in the skilled trades, but Nora El-Khouri Spencer, founder of the Hope Renovations nonprofit, seeks to change that with more inclusive education and training resources
Women in Construction
San Francisco’s Mission Rock Academy Is Recruiting Women Into the Skilled Trades
The five-week training program is creating a bright future for women in the construction workforce
Women at WIRC
Women at WIRC Podcast: Stephanie Martin
Stephanie Martin currently serves as the Controller of 84 Lumber Company. In this role, she is responsible for the controllership and financial…
Women in Construction
Women Are Making a Strong Return to the Workforce Post-Pandemic
Over 200,000 women joined the labor force in March, kicking off what many experts hope will be a season of economic recovery for the U.S.
Women at WIRC
We’re Back! Women in Residential Construction Conference, San Diego, Oct. 19-21
After two years of holding virtual events, the annual Women in Residential Construction (WIRC) Conference is back in person for 2022
Women in Construction
How Construction Companies Can Create Equitable Jobsites for Tradeswomen
Females are flocking to the construction industry in record numbers, but they still make up a largely underrepresented segment of trade workers
Women in Construction
How the Building Talent Foundation Is Honoring and Supporting Women in Construction
Women in Construction week highlights the necessity of adding more skilled tradeswomen to the construction industry, and the Building Talent Foundation is eager to help
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How Should Construction Hiring Managers Connect With the Next Generation?
As the shortage of skilled construction labor becomes more dire, there are 5 questions hiring managers should ask themselves before recruiting young prospects
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Mollie Elkman Continues the Story of 'The House That SHE Built'
A Utah house build using all-woman labor and woman-owned companies provides inspiration for a children’s book about the many, varied opportunities for women in construction. But there's more to it than that
Women in Construction
More Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry With Reports of Sexism
How workplace discrimination is turning away a major segment of trade employees
