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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK 2023 PART 2
WOMEN IN CONSTRCUTION WEEK 2023 PART 2
Women in Construction Week was founded by The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) in 1998 to celebrate and promote the role of women in the construction industry across the country. This year, Women in Construction week was celebrated March 5-11, and GBCA spotlighted women working on construction project management teams.
What advice do you have for women interested in a career in construction?
Leave your ego behind, but never underestimate your abilities. It is impossible to know everything, and you must be willing to learn and accept help.
- Bailey Allmond, Project Engineer II, Torcon, Inc.
Put in the work and know your worth. Especially as a woman working in a male-dominated industry, learn to uphold an unwavering level of confidence in your abilities, experience, and value.
- Alyssa Killian, Estimator, Torcon, Inc.
Be relentless. This industry is filled with individuals eager to share their knowledge, so take advantage of their wisdom. Pick yourself up when you fail, forgive yourself for not being perfect, and keep moving forward.
- Colleen McCann, Project Manager, Healy Long & Jevin, Inc.
Have confidence in yourself. Navigating a male-dominated industry has specific challenges, but don’t be afraid to ask questions and go outside of your comfort zone!
-Lindsay Roy, Project Coordinator, Healy Long & Jevin, Inc.
Spend as much time and effort on building relationships as you do technical knowledge. Boats don’t move forward unless everyone paddles!
- Laura McNeill, Engineer, Turner Construction Company
See as much as you can. Go on jobsite tours, intern, reach out to people in the industry and ask them what it’s like. The more you see, and the more people you can talk to, the more prepared you’ll be.
- Kate Flint, Engineer, Turner Construction Company
Always be curious. Develop genuine relationships. Ask questions, especially to the tradespeople as they are the experts in their fields. And lastly, don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone, always seek out opportunities for growth.
- Ruisa Hinds, Cost Analyst, Turner Construction Company
Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Whether you’re asking a project manager, superintendent, tradesman, or another construction professional, everyone is willing to take the time to explain the details of a project
- Kassandra Sloan, Project Engineer I, Gilbane Building Company
There is always something to learn from anyone in this field despite their rank. Organizations such as CREW, PWC, and NAWIC are composed of women who are committed to nurturing and helping other women. Get involved.