Today, and every day, we celebrate the phenomenal women who are crucial to our success at BCI Construction. Your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you for all that you do! 🎉 🌟#BCIConstruction#BCIProud#adminday
Did you know that women are making significant strides in the construction industry? Today, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in this traditionally male-dominated field
From architects and engineers to project managers and tradeswomen, women are playing vital roles in shaping our construction environment. Their expertise, creativity, and dedication are transforming construction sites and inspiring future generations.
Tracy Keep, UK Construction Specialism Group Leader at Gallagher, is a long-standing professional in the construction and insurance sector and emphasises the importance of assimilating a wide range of expertise to address the ongoing skill shortage in both these sectors.
“It is an exciting area to deal with because no two days are the same. There is no standard policy or standard contract. There is no standard construction project.”
Read more about how Gallagher supports construction insurance below.
https://lnkd.in/e-zdJmUn#WomenInConstruction#BreakingBarriers#DiversityandInclusion#ConstructionIndustry#EmpoweringWomen#BuildingTogether
Women and minority-owned construction firms are seeing increased success through participation in public and private mentor training programs. These programs provide invaluable opportunities for networking, skill development, and access to capital, enabling these firms to thrive in a traditionally male-dominated industry. By fostering a supportive environment and providing essential resources, these programs are driving the growth of diverse businesses in construction. As a result, more women and minority-owned firms are securing contracts and making significant contributions to the industry.
#ConstructionIndustry#MentorshipPrograms#DiversityandInclusion
Our second #WomenInConstruction response to, "What does it mean to be a woman in construction?" is from Vera D. Hall, Managing Member of Innovative Performance Construction LLC had to say below.
"It means independence; to be able to think for yourself. To be able to have that intuition that says, 'this is not good; this is right; let's go with this.' It's a gut feeling, Sometimes... or ALL the time we take a lot of risk. There's an old adage that says, 'all money is not good money.' In this world of construction, we have to be careful, especially women.
We're so eager to have our projects, and meet our budgets, and meet payroll, and have our overhead; we're so eager to just take on any project. But in this world, I lean on that adage. And I know the bonding companies & insurance companies tell us all the time, 'cash is king, we need you to have cash.' But we still have to go with that gut feeling sometimes when we're signing on these contracts. Because we're giving away everything, we're taking a risk for a whole lot."
Are you a woman in #construction? We'd love to know what being in this industry means to you in the comments!
#WomenInConstructionWeek#WICW#WIC#CareersInConstruction
🚧👷♀️ Breaking Barriers in Construction! 👷♀️🚧
According to the National Association of Women in Construction, over 1,173,000 women now work in the construction industry, making up 9.9% of the United States workforce.
As a proud owner of a woman-owned small business in construction, I know that this statistic is more than just a number—it's a testament to the incredible progress we've made in breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes in our field.
Every day, women prove that construction isn't just a "man's world." We contribute our skills and talents and bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to projects of all sizes.
From #projectmanagement and engineering to hands-on roles at the job site, women are making significant strides in every facet of the industry.
But there's still more work to be done. While 9.9% is an encouraging number, it also reminds us of the potential for even greater inclusion and diversity.
By continuing to support and empower each other, we can ensure that the #construction industry becomes a place where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive and succeed.
To all the women in #hardhats out there — #thankyou for your resilience, determination, and passion. Let's keep building a future where our daughters and sons see no limits to what they can achieve.
Together, we are constructing more than just buildings; we are shaping a legacy of empowerment and opportunity.
#WomenInConstruction#BreakingBarriers#BuildingTheFuture#WomenOwnedBusiness#ConstructionIndustry#Empowerment
Although construction jobs can be among the highest paid for workers without a college degree, and jobs in construction can offer career pathways and sustainable wages and benefits, women are vastly underrepresented in the construction industry.
This initiative by the Department of Commerce seeks to bring more women into the construction industry. It's a great start!
#womeninconstruction#wosb#constructionmanagement
The construction industry has been traditionally seen as a male-dominated field, with women only constituting a small fraction of the workforce. However, the world is changing rapidly, and there is a growing recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusivity in all sectors, including construction. Empowering the next generation of women in construction is a matter of equality and a strategic move to address the industry's skills shortage and foster innovation.
Atousa Aslaminezhad from Heriot-Watt University shares insights into the construction industry. Tap on the link to access the full article.
#construction#constructionindustry#womeninconstruction#constructiongrowth#constructioncareers#womensupport
If you're interested in the future of construction, I highly recommend reading Building the Future Commission's Long-term Plan in association with Building Magazine and Chloe McCulloch
While the entire report is worth a read, page 9 contains concrete recommendations for the government and industry to take action on.
One of these recommendations is promoting vocational training through an industry-wide recruitment campaign with the government. It's crucial to create a better image of construction, especially for young people, and to change the industry's attitudes and ways of working to attract and retain more women.
The report also highlights the importance of adopting industry-wide standards for data, which many of us have been advocating for.
Check out the full report below.
https://lnkd.in/dQdFcY2d#buildingthefuture#ConstructionIndustry#VocationalTraining#IndustryStandards
Thrilled to stumble upon this insightful article! As a woman in the construction industry, it's heartening to see initiatives and discussions aimed at fostering inclusivity and breaking barriers. This piece resonated deeply with my experiences and highlighted crucial strategies for promoting diversity in our field. Kudos to the author for shedding light on this important topic! #WomenInConstruction#DiversityAndInclusion
Sales And Marketing Representative @ NVR, Inc //Ryan Homes/NV Homes
The construction industry is booming and with its continual growth, its important to have a diverse pipeline of talent- which inlcudes woman in construction.
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