The construction industry has historically been viewed as a male-dominated field, but women are smashing barriers and breaking new ground in a construction industry filled with opportunity.
Higher Income Potential: On average, women who work construction and trade careers earn up to 30% more than traditional female-dominated careers.
Leadership Opportunities: Improve team performance, contribute fresh perspectives, advance careers, and have room for growth.
Job Security: The need for construction workers is expected to grow on average with 1,726 jobs annually through 2028.
Feeling of Achievement: Women in construction report one of the best feelings they have is the pride that comes from building something from the ground up.
Practical Skills: The skills you learn in a construction career, like team building, managing a complex project, and working with technology and tools, can be applied to other sectors and careers as well.
More Information
Trades Women Build Nations
815 16th St, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20006
202-347-1461
The National Association of
Women in Construction
327 S. Adams St.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-877-5551