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Construction Industry Provides Great Opportunity for Women
By Jenni Wedman
The word 鈥渃onstruction鈥� calls to mind images of dirt, bulldozers and men in bright orange safety vests. From a cultural perspective, construction is frequently reinforced as a male-dominated industry. However, it鈥檚 important to recognize women play a valuable role in construction, and their skills are needed now more than ever.
More construction projects are underway, but an influx of new workers is needed to keep pace with demand. In fact, the industry needs to to meet building expectations. This shortage is an opportunity for women to enter a rapidly growing field and earn significant benefits.
The construction industry boasts one of the workforce鈥檚 smallest gender pay gaps. , women in construction earn about 95% of what men make compared to an average 81% in all other industries.
Plus, the construction industry requires varied skillsets. Skilled trade workers are needed, but there are also opportunities in administration, project management, marketing, human resources, accounting and more. While these individuals may not be on construction sites daily, their contributions certainly keep the work moving.
The industry also offers unlimited potential for advancement. I studied psychology in college and never imagined I鈥檇 one day work in construction. 吃瓜爆料鈥檚 career tools helped me transition my skill set, first working as a receptionist and now as an assistant project manager in an industrial automotive setting. It requires a desire to learn and grow, but I鈥檝e seen many female colleagues similarly succeed in this field.
Women and young girls who are weighing options for their futures: I strongly encourage you to consider construction. The industry will thrive with more diversity of thought, and the opportunities are endless.
Construction industry leaders: I urge you to create environments to empower women and encourage them to pursue leadership positions. By doing so, you will benefit from the unique perspectives and skillsets women bring to the industry.
About The 吃瓜爆料 Company
The 吃瓜爆料 Company (吃瓜爆料) is a leading professional construction services firm serving customers across the United States. Founded in 1889, 吃瓜爆料 is a 100% employee鈥憃wned company headquartered in Appleton, Wis., with 17 offices nationwide. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Lean construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery and industrialized construction, 吃瓜爆料 delivers innovative solutions across a diverse range of markets, including healthcare, power, industrial, education and commercial sectors.
