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An opportunity to ‘connect, collaborate, construct’ By: Alex Jensen in Construction March 9, 2021 1:33 pm (courtesy of Stacey Lin, NAWIC Portland) The NAWIC) is presenting Women in Construction Week to spotlight women as a critical component of success in the industry. Women comprise only 10.9 percent of the industry’s workforce, but NAWIC wants to change that. The group started its annual event in 1998 in order to raise awareness of industry opportunities for women as well ...

Logue discussed her journey in climbing the ladder from entry-level jobs out of college all the way up to her current role as president of PacWest Machinery of Seattle, Wash., an Atlas Copco Power Technique distributor. She also discussed the construction industry and advice to young professionals starting out. From Rental Desk to the Presidents Office Following college in the early-1990s, Logue graduated into a tough economy and needed to start out with some temporary and entry-level jobs. Wit...

Taylor Morrison Advances Female Representation in the Construction Industry National homebuilder celebrates Women in Construction Week with female construction professionals stories News provided by Share this article Share this article SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- While traditionally a male-dominated workforce, the construction industry continues to evolve with more women choosing construction roles. From the c-suite, to the board room and construction site, women impact ...

Atlas Copco Atlas Copco Power Technique joins The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) to celebrate Women in Construction Week (WIC). This week is not only dedicated to highlighting women in construction, but also to raise awareness of opportunities available to women in the industry and emphasize their growing role in it. With WIC underway, Jolene Logue discusses her journey in climbing the ladder from entry-level jobs out of college all the way up to her current role as ...

According to a new survey, there are now more opportunities for women working in construction and equality in the workplace is increasing.

Tue March 09, 2021 - National Edition Sean Neugent In conjunction with Women in Construction Week (WIC), the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) spoke to three women in the construction industry about their careers, thoughts on the construction industry and advice they have for young female professionals. Beth Jones, Business Development Director — Strategic Accounts at Atlas Copco Power Technique Beth Jones Jones joined Atlas Copco nine years ago, working on a number of ...

March 9, 2021 Women in Construction Week is the annual seven-day celebration honoring women in construction presented by NAWIC, The National Association of Women in Construction. Giroux Glass takes seriously this industry-wide effort to support women workers, say officials, and appreciates that there is an entire week dedicated to recognizing their dedication and hard work. While we aim to honor the women on our team year-round, we thought this week called for a little something special. In ...

Female carpenter paves career path in male-dominated industry Female carpenter paves career path in male-dominated industry Tuesday, March 9, 2021 313-618-5022   Women in Construction Week raises awareness of the high-demand career opportunities, celebrates women as a viable component of the construction industry     LANSING, Mich.- A third-year union carpenter apprentice, Karmyn Valentine, 40 of Pompeii, Michigan, took a passion for forestry, residential masonry and furniture making, and t...

Share this article Share this article HOUSTON, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Permit Us Now, a building permit expediting firm covering Texas and with a national presence, has announced its commitment to support National Women in Construction Week. Started in 1953, this womens event recognizes the role and contributions that women make in construction.  March 7 to 13, 2021 is this years designated week with a focus to Connect, Collaborate and Construct. Helen Callier, President of Permit Us No...

Take Time to Celebrate Women in Construction The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 7-11, 2021 but its a practice we should keep all year round. March 7, 2021 The share of women working in construction trades in 2018 was the highest in twenty years, but women remain strongly underrepresented in the trades: fewer than one in twenty (3.4 percent) of construction trades workers in 2018 were women. Female careers in the const...