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Mar 9, 2023 12:00 AM UTC

Women in Construction 2023: We're Just Getting Started

Although Women in Construction Week 2023 is coming to an end, the significance and meaning behind this dedicated holiday is far from over! There is definitely momentum to support and hire women in construction, but many are still looking for ways to move the needle a bit faster. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this important topic! Take a minute to reply to our discussion topic and let other members know about the strides that your organization is taking to help women thrive. How have you seen things change for the better for women in the industry? What do you think needs to be done to attract more women to the industry? Do you have any inspiring stories of women advancing in construction? What are your personal successes or perceptions as it relates to this important topic?

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    Mar 10, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Women are the usually the thread that pulls management and the field workers together. I'm so glad to see more women getting into the field side of construction.
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    Mar 10, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Opportunities for women in the construction industry has evolved so much over the years. Let's keep it going!
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    Mar 10, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    There are many opportunities for women in constructions. The obstacle is there has to be a certain mind set. Just as we have women in the military to thrive they have a certain mind set. All the training and education are good start but you need to understand the environment you will be working in.
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    Mar 10, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    I think there has been a huge push at the high school / secondary education level to broaden the perspectives of what this industry entails. This is going to shift the tide for years to come.
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    Mar 10, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    While things have been getting better, we as a culture still have room to go with not just accepting, but actively encouraging females to consider career paths in construction
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    Mar 10, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Women have made great inroads in construction. There are many opportunities, we just need to be bold and take that first step. I can't wait for the day when the entire job site team is made up of women.
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    Mar 10, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    So many opportunities in the construction industry and watching new concepts come into play. Great ideas from women in the industry! Keep up the good work and support each other!
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    Mar 10, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    I have seen good change in the construction industry for women! I see more and more out there putting in the work!
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    Mar 10, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    For companies that deal with Federal Contracts, last year US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced a push to add 1 million tradeswomen to the workforce in the next decade. This goal is to almost double the amount in the trades at that time. In 2022, that was 10.9% of the Constuction workforce. In 2023, it is up to 14%. The Federal Government is looking at ways to make this effective. One way they are looking is to implement changes at requirements in federal contracts. Companies need to start now and look at their hiring and training practices to promote women in their workforce. It is much easier to work on self-growth and internal programs than to forcably and hurridly try to stuff programs or employees into a company that don't fit just to meet a quota.
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    Mar 10, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    I think getting more girls interested in construction trades while still in school will continue to help numbers rise.
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