Women in Construction

Wichita PWB Council Supports Habitat for Humanity, Workforce Development

The Professional Women in Building Council for the Wichita Area Builders Association raised over $100,000 for Wichita Habitat for Humanity and the PWB Education Fund

Wichita Professional Women in Building Council presenting a fundraising check

Professional Women Builders Inspire Change in Their Communities

The National Association of Home Builders recognizes women who are having a positive impact on the industry

Women in Construction

Women's Presence in Construction Is Growing

The total share of women in construction rose sharply in 2022, but diversifying the labor force remains a top priority for the industry

Woman in white construction hard hat and orange vest

Women in Construction

NAHB Kicks Off Professional Women in Building Week

The National Association of Home Builders is celebrating women in the residential construction industry during its annual Professional Women in Building Week

Graphic depicting row of women in vests and hard hats

Women at WIRC

Women at WIRC: Jessica Cargile Talks Business Management and Work/Life Balance

Cargile owns and operates a custom building company with her husband, a dynamic that requires teamwork and an intentional effort to strike a healthy work/life balance

Jessica Cargile is the co-owner and CFO of North Ridge Contracting in Idaho

Women at WIRC

Women at WIRC: Karlie Fike Is Introducing AI to the Home Building Industry

As head of operations at Togal.AI, Fike is using artificial intelligence to speed the takeoff process and simplify existing jobs for home builders

Karlie Fike—Women at WIRC—is head of marketing, operations, and investor relations at Togal.AI

Education + Training

‘She Builds’ Construction Camp Introduces Middle School Girls to Skilled Trades

The Dane County "She Builds" camp is teaching middle school girls about career opportunities in the construction trades through hands-on activities and site visits

Education + Training

Philadelphia Construction Camp Introduces Teenage Girls to Trade Careers

The annual MyWIC camp aims to inspire Philadelphia teens to pursue career opportunities in the skilled trades through hands-on training and education

Teenage girl using drill in wood shop class

Education + Training

Summer Construction Camp Introduces Girls to the Skilled Trades

Camp National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is teaching girls about viable careers in the skilled trades through hands-on building experience

Girls in construction hard hats learning new skills

Education + Training

Oatey Women’s Resource Network Teaches Plumbing Skills to Girls

Oatey Co. recently sponsored a plumbing day at the weeklong 'Let’s Build' Construction Camp for Girls

Girls at the Let's Build Construction Camp learning plumbing skills

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