Women In Construction

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The president of Nathan Kimmel sits on fire roundtable in her local greater Los Angeles community, discussing codes and building materials.

There are many advantages for women working in the construction industry.

Study highlights ways safety and health can create a strategic advantage.

Building on its workwear collections announced in 2023, Milwaukee enhanced its workwear portfolio to include women’s job site apparel. This new expansion combines the performance and comfort that tradeswomen need on the job in an optimally tailored fit.

The National Association of Women in Construction Philadelphia Foundation has released In the Construction Zone: An Activity Book, a construction-themed coloring and activity book designed to inspire creativity, problem-solving and interest in the building trades among children.

The eighth annual Lehigh Valley Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls was held this summer in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. ATAS has been a supporter of this camp from the beginning, with monetary and material donations, along with several employees who helped in the planning and execution of the camp.

The Department of Labor announced the award of $6 million in funding to help recruit, train and retain more women in quality pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs, as well as nontraditional occupations.

The New York chapter of Professional Women in Construction, a nonprofit organization that supports career-minded women and works to promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction and related industries, held its annual Salute to Women of Achievement on Sept. 18, recognizing professionals at the highest levels of the AEC industry.

S-5!, together with National Women in Roofing, is sponsoring a new scholarship program to empower women who wish to pursue educational opportunities in the skilled trades. The initiative aims to support women in their journey toward successful careers in the trades and contributing to the overall advancement of the construction industry.