Articles Tagged with ''women in AEC''

Are you a thought leader propelling change or seeking advocacy and resources? Don’t overlook this opportunity to learn how to promote gender balance in the construction industry.

Tessa Lau got into construction because she was looking to start another robotics company. She witnessed the inefficiency and dependency on skilled manual labor endemic to the construction industry. She knew there would be opportunities to introduce robotic automation to improve the industry.

For those that attend the various wall and ceiling shows, you probably have met Tina Cannedy. She is the vice president of technical and architectural at FacadesXi in Dallas/San Antonio. For Women in Construction month, we profiled an interview with her.

EverGreene recently restored the Cosmopolitan Club Library on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York. Through the 1920s, women’s clubs allowed American women to network, socialize and shape the world beyond their homes.

Lumber, a pioneering construction workforce management platform, announced on March 7 the release of the 2024 “She Builds Nation” report, shedding light on the challenges faced by women in the construction industry.

Women make up 11 percent of the construction workforce, meaning there is much to be done to bring more females into the industry and support their careers. Together, we can build a stronger workforce by making sure women in the industry feel connected, valued and empowered.

Young women in architecture, engineering and related fields will have the opportunity to learn innovative ways to advance their careers in these traditionally male-dominated industries through the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation’s newly announced Emerging Leaders 2024 program.

Not every architect has the opportunity to build skyscrapers. In Pennsylvania, architect and industrial designer Anna Wagner Keichline used her talents to improve the lives of her neighbors by designing their houses and gathering places.

The leading women’s advocacy organization Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation has announced a leadership change, as architect and innovator Cynthia Phifer Kracauer, AIA, the organization’s executive director for the last seven-plus years, plans to leave the post by the end of this year.