Joe Trinacria – CEG Associate Editor - Mon December 16, 2019
Women In Construction: Carolina Cat's Chelsea Parker
By working at Carolina Cat as a territory sales representative, Chelsea Parker has had the professional good fortune of not having to stray too far from her home base of Swannanoa, N.C. The small western community with a population of roughly 5,000 residents is part of the greater Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which just so happens to be the territory that Parker covers for the Caterpillar equipment dealer....
Katie Kohler – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu December 05, 2019
Women in Construction: Christina Ameigh of Volvo Trucks
According to a report by American Trucking Associations, in 2018 the trucking industry was short roughly 60,800 drivers, which was up nearly 20 percent from 2017's figure of 50,700. If current trends hold, the shortage could swell to over 160,000 by 2028....
CEG - Thu December 05, 2019
Boutin & Sons Construction, W.I. Clark Continue Special Long-Time Relationship
The third generation of the Boutin family recently took the helm of Boutin & Sons Construction. But this time around, it's a daughter who is running the show, following the death in January 2019 of Ray Boutin, second-generation president and father of Corrine Boutin....
AEM - Tue December 03, 2019
ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 Partners with Women in Construction Groups to Highlight the Growing Role Women Play in the Industry
To help highlight women as a viable force of the construction industry, ConExpo-Con/AGG announced a partnership with two women in construction-focused associations: The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women of Asphalt (WOFA)....
Lori Lovely – CEG Correspondent - Tue November 05, 2019
Revisiting an Iconic Image in Construction
A WWII-era poster made in 1942 by Pittsburgh artist Howard Miller for the Westinghouse Company's War Production Coordinating Committee as part of a series to support the war effort has become an iconic image of female know-how and strength....
Kenworth - Thu October 17, 2019
Kenworth Recognized as a 2019 Top Workplace for Women in Transportation by Women in Trucking
Kenworth was recognized as a 2019 top workplace for women in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) at a ceremony held in conjunction with the organization's Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas....
Doosan Infracore North America - Wed October 09, 2019
Native Environmental Assists Arizona's Mining Industry
Mining is a significant part of Arizona's economy. When it comes to construction projects supporting mine operations throughout the state, Native Environmental is considered the go-to contractor. Native Environmental is a woman-owned company led by Kim Riggs and has approximately 50 employees....
CEG - Tue October 01, 2019
Erb Equipment Co. Hosts NAWIC Women in Construction for Dinner, Equipment Rodeo at Its Facility in Fenton, Mo.
On Sept. 19, about 40 women showed off their skills as Erb Equipment Co. hosted NAWIC Women in Construction for dinner and an Equipment Rodeo at its Fenton, Mo., facility. Ten machines were set up with different challenges for operators....
Katie Kohler – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu September 26, 2019
Five Generations of Company Growth, One Strong Leader
When it comes to women in construction, the list is growing, but still small. When it comes to women of color in construction, the list is even smaller. On the latter list, Cheryl McKissack Daniel would have to be considered at the top....
New York Women's Chamber of Commerce - Wed September 25, 2019
NYWCC Honors a Dozen Leaders at Annual Women of Excellence Awards
"We're here to make sure women get a piece of the pie," said Quenia Abreu, president and CEO of the New York Women's Chamber of Commerce (NYWCC), opening the organization's 17th annual Women of Excellence awards held at Battery Gardens Restaurant on Sept....
