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....
Tue March 28, 2017
TONA Partners Terrence O'Neal, FAIA and Heather O'Neal, AIA, in SAY IT LOUD: Distinguished Black Designers of NYCOBA|NOMA Exhibit
Terrence E. O'Neal, FAIA, managing principal of TONA (Terrence O'Neal Architect LLC) and Heather Philip-O'Neal, AIA, design principal, are among 20 design professionals showcased in SAY IT LOUD: Distinguished Black Designers of NYCOBA|NOMA, a special exhibit that highlights the contributions made by architects, designers and planners of color on view at the Center for Architecture through April 1....
Tue March 28, 2017
Iron Workers and Contractors Make History at the Groundbreaking Conference
Safety and diversity took center stage at the 2017 Iron Workers/IMPACT conference in San Diego, March 17-22. The conference has consistently broken attendance records and set a new attendance record with over 1200 attendees this year....
Megan Wild - Thu March 23, 2017
Creating an Environment for Women's Growth
There's no doubt that the construction industry is dominated by men. With only a small percentage of female construction workers, construction fields can be a difficult place for women to grow and succeed....
Sandy Abrams - Huffington Post - Thu March 23, 2017
Business Tips From Construction Industry Maverick Barbara Armand
Barbara Armand is the founder and CEO of Armand Corporation. For over 25 years, this small, certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise, has been helping their clientele with construction management services with great success....
Thu March 23, 2017
Dynapac North America Welcomes New Vice President, Finance & Administration
Dynapac North America LLC names Shellie Larranaga as its new vice president of finance & administration to build and adapt business models and practices for road construction operations within the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean....
Wed March 22, 2017
Iron Workers and Contractors Annouce Paid Maternity Leave Benefit
The Iron Workers (IW) and the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT), announced a new paid maternity leave benefit at the 2017 Iron Workers/IMPACT Conference in San Diego March 21....
