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Mar 7, 2022 12:00 AM UTC

There's Never Been a Better Time to Celebrate Women in Construction

With an extreme lack of skilled workers in the construction industry, there's never been a more important time to build a diverse and inclusive workforce. In this For Construction Pros article, they list some things that could change the way women feel about careers in construction and attract them to our great industry. What are your thoughts? Is there anything you would add to their list?

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    Mar 8, 2022 12:00 AM UTC
    AS a woman who works in construction, though in the office rather than the field, it's empowering to see women in a position on the job sites. I hope this continues to grow as a trend. Women can work just as hard as men and should be given that opportunity.
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    Mar 8, 2022 12:00 AM UTC
    I think with how genders are treated differently in many fields that is important for woman to do their part in all fields, especially those fields that are typically known to be dominated by the male gender. I am a proud woman working for a general contracting company and I am very happy to break that stereotype. It is so important !
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    Mar 8, 2022 12:00 AM UTC
    It's nice to see the pay gap between women and men in the Construction industry narrowing. I see more and more women in Construction today than even just 5 years ago.
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    Mar 8, 2022 12:00 AM UTC
    Good points! Women can add so much to any team! I really hope the percentage continues to increase!
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    Mar 8, 2022 12:00 AM UTC
    I agree with all of these! One thing that stuck out to me was introducing the idea that women can, and should, be part of this industry at an early age. It's nice to know that we're truly seeing an effort to get away from classifying jobs by gender when introducing them to our kids. I don't want my daughter to feel like being a woman holds her back from doing anything.
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    Mar 8, 2022 12:00 AM UTC
    YES! All of this! Stop assuming that construction is only a man's job!
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    Mar 8, 2022 12:00 AM UTC
    I think that the biggest key listed in the article is training and advancement. I feel like ensuring that your employees feel properly prepared and safe while doing their job is the most important aspect when performing construciton.
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    Mar 8, 2022 12:00 AM UTC
    I think encouraging vocational skills in high school is imperative.
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    Mar 8, 2022 12:00 AM UTC
    My experience is there are definite benefits to women in construction, especially in the detailed type of work. With all the current tools and material handling methods, the old belief that you can only succeed with strength is out the window.
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    Mar 8, 2022 12:00 AM UTC
    We have women in different roles at our copy. The more successful ones are the ones who actually worked out in the field. They work their way through different positions. Speaking to different foreman's and asking how they are doing - reply its the drive within that make them successful. Union house pay comes with the position not what sex you are.
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