Survey Finds Women in Construction Still Lack Appropriate PPE
The survey found that women working in construction face challenges when it comes to finding properly fitting personal protective equipment for the jobsite
How to Create a More Inclusive Workplace for Women in Construction
Consider these tips and techniques to attract and retain more women in your home building company and reap the benefits of a more diverse workforce
Ways Women Are Overcoming Hurdles and Making Gains in Construction Careers
Actionable advice for women construction workers who encounter bias on the job
Experts Discuss Women in Construction, Diversifying the Workforce
An expert panel discusses the various challenges and solutions emerging as more women embark on careers in construction
7 Ways Jobsites Could Be More Inclusive and Welcoming to Women
Four industry pros weigh in on simple but significant ways to make construction sites more welcoming to women
Nevada State Contractors Board Hosts Third Annual Hammers & Hope Event
The event, to be held on March 7 in Reno, Nev., will provide information for women and high school girls about the benefits of working in the construction industry
Women in Construction
New Chapter of National Association of Women in Construction Launches in Vermont
The new NAWIC chapter will work to help create a more inclusive, empowering construction industry in Vermont
Women in Construction
Habitat for Humanity ‘Women Build’ Initiative Returns to Laredo, TX
Not only does the program result in a new home for a deserving family, but it's an empowering experience for the women who participate in the build as well
Education + Training
Construction 101 Workshop Introduces Teen Girls to Construction Careers
Forty Sacramento high school girls recently participated in Construction 101 for Teens, a workshop that introduces girls to careers in the construction industry
Women in Construction
First Annual WIR+CC Conference Attracts 300 Industry Pros
The 2023 Women in Residential+Commercial Construction Conference welcomed 300 attendees for three days of inspiring content, learning opportunities, and networking events
Women in Construction
Charlotte's Goodwill Creates a Path for Women in Construction
The Goodwill Construction Skills Training Center, in Charlotte, N.C., is providing local women with free construction courses and new opportunities
Education + Training
Maine Construction Career Day Introduces More Women to the Industry
In the second annual Construction Career Day in Portland, Maine, hundreds of students participated in hands-on building activities and learning opportunities
Women in Construction
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity's Women Build Marks 10th Anniversary
More than 150 female volunteers came together to participate in the 10th annual Pensacola Habitat for Humanity Women Build initiative
Women in Construction
Construction Industry Implements Lactation Pods for Working Mothers
The federal PUMP Act, which went into effect in late 2022, grants breastfeeding women the right to private spaces on the jobsite for pumping breast milk
Women at WIRC
Seats Limited: Women in Residential + Commercial Construction Conference
Book your hotel room for the 2023 WIR+CC conference before Sept. 29 to take advantage of a discounted rate!
Women in Construction
Wichita PWB Council Supports Habitat for Humanity, Workforce Development
The Professional Women in Building Council for the Wichita Area Builders Association raised over $100,000 for Wichita Habitat for Humanity and the PWB Education Fund
