Changing Views and Opportunities for Women in Construction

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By Charlie Meyers, D Magazine

From skilled labor shortages to projected retirements, the confluence of many issues has created greater opportunity than ever for women to chart their own career paths in commercial construction. 

The numbers tell the story and present a compelling case for more women in leadership, in the field, and in firm operations. Here are five challenges to overcome.

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One Woman On What It’s Like to Run a Construction Company

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By Harling Ross, Man Repeller

Seyi Falade, the executive director at Cornerstone Barricades, a Maintenance of Traffic service provider doesn't have a background in construction at all, her undergraduate degree was in sports management. In 2008, when the recession hit, she got laid off and enrolled in business school. She went in to business with her dad who was a civil engineer for the Florida Department of Transportation for twenty two years.

Personal Protective Equipment Market Grows with Demand for Female Gear Options

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By Saloni Walimbe, EHS Today

Workplace hazards from contact with mechanical, physical, chemical, electrical or radiological components can lead to significant injuries. In fact, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO), nearly 2.3 million workers worldwide, succumb to workplace accidents annually, amounting to nearly 6000 deaths per day.

Study Finds Maternity Benefits for Construction Tradeswomen Financially Feasible

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By Jenn Goodman, Construction Dive

At a 2016 conference for women in construction, iron worker Bridget Booker stood up and recounted how, as a second-year apprentice, she miscarried after a very heavy day on the job. Booker told the audience she felt she had had no option but to continue to work when she became pregnant. Without work, she would not only have lost her earnings, but also her health insurance.

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Local Students Use Career Tech to Build Future With Career Tech Courses

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By Bri'on Whiteside, Toledo Blade

Whitmer High School graduate Clarissa Shepherd thought about attending college but decided to take a detour by going into the construction industry instead.

Miss Shepherd, 18, pursued a carpenter apprenticeship at Lathrop Construction. She said she is no stranger to the work, as her family members work within the trade."

How to Spark a Craft Workforce Revolution

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By Rachel Burris, Construction Business Owner

There are several steps that the industry can take to transform the U.S. workforce, and the first of these is to establish and strengthen career awareness and education opportunities. The construction industry rallying behind a public-awareness campaign has the potential to change parents’ opinions and correct misconceptions. 

Women in Construction: Janelle Heinle

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As a part of Women in Construction (WIC) week, March 3-9, 2019, we are highlighting the contributions of local women in the industry. The following interview is with Janelle Heinle, Project Manager at Regency Construction Services.

What is your favorite part of your job? 

Working with different public and private clients to improve the communities they serve. No two days are the same! 

When did you realize you wanted to work in the construction industry?