Women are still substantially under-represented in the construction industry workforce. However, according to the How We Build Now 2020 research, more than half of all surveyed firms believe this will change in the next decade. … about Paving a Brighter Future for Women in Construction
Women in Construction
Skanska USA’s Sarah Epifano on Redefining Obstacles and Advancing Women in Construction
Jobsite recently sat down with Sarah Epifano, Skanska USA’s Senior Director of Business Development, to discuss her story and thoughts on the industry as of late.
Sparking Innovation in the Workplace through Inclusion and Diversity
Evolution not revolution may best describe the current state of inclusion and diversity in the construction industry, according to those leading the efforts to create more egalitarian work environments.
Building Change in Construction One Woman at a Time
Hear from Barbara Jackson, founder & CEO of Women Building Change (formerly Women Who Build) as she discusses WBC's mission to advance the careers of women in the construction industry.
ProBuild’s Sarah Cuscadden Paves the Way for the Next Generation
Today, Sarah is the Group Manager Health Safety and Environmental at Probuild Constructions, a $2 billion-a-year construction company in Melbourne.
Opening Doors for the Next Generation of Women Builders
Construction has been overwhelmingly male-dominated. However, efforts to bring in more women have begun gaining momentum in the last decade. The skilled labor shortage has forced an industry-wide reckoning of sorts, part of which has … about Opening Doors for the Next Generation of Women Builders
Breaking Down Barriers for Women in Construction
Given the construction sector’s imminent skills shortage, it's hard to understand why there are still so many barriers for women entering, and remaining, in the industry.
Australia’s Trade Careers Among the Best Paying
Over a quarter of Australian tradies are earning an admirable $100,000 a year, according to recent data. Furthermore, the closer they work to the CBD, the better is their chance of achieving these salaries.
How to Create a Female-Friendly Culture that Women Want to Join
Construction has long been a male-dominated industry, but times are changing. New attitudes, new technologies, and new ways of building are creating a construction environment more open to women than ever before. Still, you often … about How to Create a Female-Friendly Culture that Women Want to Join
WiOPS: Opening Doors for Women in Construction
Women in construction today make up just 9% of the workforce, a figure that hasn’t changed much in WiOPS National Board President Holly Cindell’s more than three-decade career in the industry. Being in such an … about WiOPS: Opening Doors for Women in Construction
