Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter

Celebrate Construction Inclusion Week at Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter's Mentorship Committee Happy Hour! This event is open to all and will be held at WeatherMark Tavern on Thursday October 17.  Have a drink, enjoy light appetizers, and learn more about PWC! This is a great opportunity to get to know Mentorship Committee leaders, network with colleagues in the industry, and catch up with other PWC members. RSVP before 10/15 to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eSCPuuED #ConstructionInclusionWeek  #ProfessionalWomenInConstruction #ProfessionalWomenInConstructionChicago

Just two weeks until the 2024 Chicago Build Expo! We look forward to networking with our fellow Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter members and industry peers at McCormick Place on October 22nd and 23rd. This show features 30,000+ AEC and real estate professionals with over 300 exhibitors. Come find us at the Women in Construction Networking Event on 10/23 at 2:00pm! Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gY6MRcp6 #ChicagoBuild #ProfessionalWomenInConstructionChicago

Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter is excited to announce our Fall Panel-- "Affordable Housing: Holistic Approaches and Creative Solutions Driven by Chicago's Talent" on November 7. Join us and our talented panel of leaders from across the architecture, design, development and construction disciplines to learn about the creative solutions their teams are implementing to transform affordable housing in our city. (Panelist announcement coming soon!) Purchase your tickets by October 25 and receive a 25% Early Bird discount. After that, prices will return to regular event pricing, but Members and M/WBE companies are still eligible for a discounted rate. Register now at https://lnkd.in/gYZBXSvs It's easy to become a member today at https://lnkd.in/g7J6TWZ6 #ProfessionalWomeninConstruction #ProfessionalWomeninConstructionChicago 2024 Gold Sponsors: AECOM Hunt Bulley & Andrews Executive Construction Inc. Gardiner & Theobald LLP Gilbane Building Company Graycor Lamar Johnson Collaborative Leopardo Construction Powering Chicago Redmond Reed Construction Related Midwest Skender ESD now Stantec Consulting Services Tandem Ventures LLC Turner Construction Company Valenti 2024-2025 Board of Directors: Sara Urizar Kasie Mathena Rose McClure (she/her) Aisha Johnson, CPA Amy Mayer Shaylyn Cullen Kendall Lettinga Heidi McClenahan Alicia Ponce 🦋 Architect Ta Juana Tang Jean Gallo Wine

Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter recently led an informative panel discussion at University of Illinois at Chicago School of Architecture! Members of our Mentorship Committee discussed the life cycle of a construction project through their daily experiences at the  "A Day in the Life of Design and Construction" Panel. Carie Carney of FCL Builders, LLC moderated this esteemed group of panelists including Danielle Beaulieu of - lieu, Nicole Welch of Northwestern University, Julianna Kovacs Field of Dalux, Hannah Lux of Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc., and Ashlie Stapleton of Pepper Construction Group. #ProfessionalWomeninConstruction #ProfessionalWomeninConstructionChicago #CollegeOutreachMentorship

Our next Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter Member Connect Event will be hosted by our Gold Sponsors at Leopardo Construction (111 N. Canal Street 16th Floor Chicago, Il 60606) on Wednesday October 16 from 8-10am ! Since 1977, Leopardo has been a leader in construction management specializing in high-end, complex projects of all sizes. Their expertise spans multiple markets including aviation, community, industrial, tenant interiors, multifamily, retail and hospitality as well as healthcare and senior living. With offices in Illinois, Ohio, and Florida, Leopardo has the specialized knowledge and local resources to build wherever their clients need them. As a leader in sustainable building practices, Leopardo’s portfolio includes projects with rating systems like LEED, WELL, Green Globes, and NGBS. Register before 10/9 to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eJ6qZqEF This is a Member-only event but it's easy to join today at https://lnkd.in/g7J6TWZ6 #ProfessionalWomeninConstruction #ProfessionalWomeninConstructionChicago

Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter is here to help you broaden your network and connect with new opportunities…check out our PWC Chicago Job Board. Our Member & Sponsor organizations have the opportunity to promote available jobs and internships on our Job Board. It’s accessible for public view on our website and shared monthly with our network of 900+ newsletter subscribers. Looking for the next chapter in your career? Check out the recently posted Bulley & Andrews jobs at https://lnkd.in/gFZpuTBR. #ProfessionalWomeninConstruction #ProfessionalWomeninContructionChicago #JobsinConstruction

We kicked off the celebration at our Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter Annual Member Meeting with heartfelt member stories. One shared about how attending our smaller networking events and engaging with other members made her feel confident enough to actually come on stage and share her experience in front of this larger audience. Others described how joining our 1:1 mentorship program looking for career guidance gained them not only that but a new confidant and friend. The common thread to these inspiring stories? We celebrate being part of a community who are showing up daily to support each other.    The Board of Directors shared highlights of our chapter’s growth as we enter our 4th year (over 460 members from more than 100 companies!) and of the many new ways we’ve come together in 2024 (Meet the Primes! Founders Panel!). We took a moment to recognize and appreciate our Founding President Jean Gallo Wine as she passes the helm to new Chapter President Sara Urizar. And we recruited members to join our amazing committees that work tirelessly to support our mission. We are reinvigorated and excited for what our next year will bring! Interested in joining us? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g7J6TWZ6 #ProfessionalWomeninConstruction #ProfessionalWomeninConstructionChicago

Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter was well represented at the recent REjournals Chicagoland Construction Summit. Chapter President Sara Urizar led a panel focused on "Women & Diversity in Construction" featuring our Founding Board members Kasie Mathena and Ta Juana Tang along with Lynda Dossey, AIA, Marcus Evans, and Beth Bleser. Reflecting what we're beginning to see in the AEC industry, this diverse group spoke about the importance of providing not only opportunities but also resources and support at every level. They called out the challenges faced by women and minorities and shared what makes them hopeful for our collective futures. From company leadership to peer-to-peer connections to associations like PWC, we all need to be intentional about investing in and nurturing under-represented groups in our industry to keep changing the paradigm. We appreciate all our PWC Chicago chapter members who came out to support us at this event! Thanks to REjournals for recognizing the importance of these discussions-- we look forward to continuing the conversation with you! #ProfessionalWomeninConstruction #ProfessionalWomeninConstructionChicago

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the Chicago Build Expo and look forward to networking with our fellow Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter members and industry peers at McCormick Place on October 22nd and 23rd. This show features 30,000+ AEC and real estate professionals with over 300 exhibitors. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gY6MRcp6 #ChicagoBuild #ProfessionalWomenInConstructionChicago

Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter is hosting "A Day in the Life of Design and Construction" panel at UIC School of Architecture! Organized by our Mentorship Committee, this discussion will showcase the life cycle of a construction project through the daily experiences of local professionals. Topics will include architectural design, pre-construction, BIM, bidding, team formation, construction phase and DEI. Panelists will highlight the challenges of being a woman and/or person of color in the AEC industry. Carie Carney of FCL Builders, LLC will moderate this esteemed group of panelists including Danielle Beaulieu of - lieu , Nicole Welch of Northwestern University , Julianna Kovacs Field of Dalux , Hannah Lux of Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc. , and Ashlie Stapleton of Pepper Construction Group Join us on 9/20 for this informative discussion and networking with industry colleagues and the UIC Community. This event is open to all and no registration is required. #ProfessionalWomenInConstruction #ProfessionalWomenInConstructionChicago