As of December 2011, an average of 828,000 women were employed in various occupation sectors of the construction industry, according to statistics by the National Association of Women in Construction. Women now make up about 9 percent of the construction industry in the United States.
Statistics for these numbers and percents become a little more complicated when categorized through the trades but make no mistake that the wall and ceiling industry has its share of women. Whether in the field, office or running a company, the following women have made a good and important contribution to our industry and deserve our recognition.