Emily Buenzle - Thu October 05, 2017
PPE Design Shifts to Accommodate Women in Construction
More and more women are choosing careers in the construction industry, and because of this, experts are looking for ways to help bolster their safety on the job. One key area that is being evaluated is the size and fit of PPE, which has not been traditionally designed for the female workforce, Safety+Health reported....
Mon October 02, 2017
NAWIC's Long-Serving Executive Vice President Retires
It was January 2, 1996 when Dede Hughes, IOM arrived at the offices of the National Association of Women in Construction to take on the job as the Association's executive vice president. More than 21 years later, she is retiring from NAWIC....
Tue August 01, 2017
NAWIC to Hold 62nd Annual Meeting and Education Conference in California
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will hold its 62nd Annual Meeting and Education Conference (AMEC), Aug. 16-19, in Anaheim, Calif. at the Hyatt Regency Orange County. The NAWIC conference is made possible in large part to the generous support of the association's sponsors....
Thu July 27, 2017
Woman-Owned Excavating Business Serves Cape Cod Area
You don't often see women in the construction business, and one Cape Cod, Mass., woman is turning heads. Jenn Morris is the owner of GFM Enterprises Inc., a Certified Woman-Owned Business specializing in Septic Installation and Upgrades, Site Development, New Home Excavation, Demolition, Sewer Hook ups, Road Grading, and Foundations, both Residential and Commercial, just to name a few....
Keith Farner - Wed July 26, 2017
Construction Camp Prepares Girls for Future Careers
Of all the things about the MAGIC camp that Namoonga Chilomo enjoys, her favorite might be that it's interactive. “You're learning the work, you're getting to experience it all. You're not just sitting there getting lectured about,” said Chilomo, a rising senior at North Springs Charter High School in Sandy Springs, Ga.....
Wed May 03, 2017
AEM's Megan Tanel receives Woman of Achievement Award from International Association of Exhibitions and Events
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has honored Megan Tanel, senior vice president exhibitions and events of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), with its 2017 IAEE Woman of Achievement Award....
Wed April 05, 2017
USDOT Introduces WITI Participants, Salutes Women in Transportation
Before the summer of 2016, Patricia Arcuri did not expect to pursue a career in transportation, but her experience that summer led her down a path she had not seen before. “It introduced me to an exciting world I did not know about — the transportation industry,” she said....
Mon April 03, 2017
Maricopa County DOT Honors Women in Construction
The Maricopa County Department of Transportation joins with organizations across the county to recognize National Women in Construction Week, March 6 to 12, 2017. Nationally, women make up only 9 percent of construction workers according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)....
Megan Wild - Fri March 31, 2017
Top Misconceptions About the Construction Industry
There are a number of misconceptions about the construction industry today. Despite being a highly skilled trade that's growing increasingly diverse and presenting an abundance of advancement opportunities, some often think of construction as a male-dominated industry with little room to move higher up the chain....
Tue March 28, 2017
NYWCC Chair Lina Gottesman, President & CEO of Altus Metal, Marble and Wood, Moderates 2017 State of Women in Business
On Friday, March 17, Lina Gottesman, chair of the New York Women's Chamber of Commerce (NYWCC) and president and CEO of Altus Metal, Marble and Wood, moderated the Chamber's annual forum, State of Women in Business: Unlocking the Door to Success, held at Columbia University School of Business....
