Over the past five years, the influence of women in construction has grown significantly. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, roughly 11% of construction jobs were filled by women in 2021. That’s over 1.2 million women working in construction, a 32% increase from 2016.
To make the most of any construction career opportunity, a woman needs to find her voice. That can be difficult for some to do in such a male-dominated industry. Encouragement and advice from role models and mentors can provide an invaluable source of inspiration.“There has been this stigma around construction that I’ve always felt is unwarranted and unfair,”
