Articles Tagged with ''women in AEC''

As anyone in the industry can tell you, there’s a real shortage of skilled labor in drywall and the trades in general. What most people don’t talk about, though, is how few women work in this industry – and what an untapped resource they represent.

With less than one month until METALCON 2019 kicks off in Pittsburgh's Steel City, now is the time to register if you plan to attend. 

METALCON 2019, the metal construction industry’s international event for metal construction products, technologies and solutions, is featuring an interactive panel presentation by leading women in the metal and roofing industries. 

In an industry typically dominated by men, women continue to push the limits, encouraging others to follow suit and serving as an inspiration for how to be successful.

Ironwood Commercial Builders Inc. is a general contractor located in Concord, Calif., with offices in both California and Colorado.

On May 7, Women Builders Council (WBC) honored Jackie Vinceslao as a 2019 Outstanding Woman at its 15th Annual Champion Awards Dinner. 

Women Builders Council (WBC) celebrated its 15th Annual Champion Awards Dinner at the Grand Hyatt New York. 

In a truly historic move, Nancy Brinkerhoff has been named the first woman to be president of AWCI.

Tameeka Gwyn is used to schlepping concrete weighing as much as 60 pounds (27 kilograms) around a construction site. For Janna Rojas, it's a cinch to carry metal pipes as heavy as 100 pounds (45 kilograms) going into new plumbing.

As women achieve greater levels of parity in leadership roles, trail-blazing professionals in architecture, engineering and construction are focused on supporting and accelerating this trend.