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A regional collaboration of construction industry stakeholders crushing the barriers to good jobs for women in the construction trades. We offer customized assistance for contractors, apprenticeship programs, enforcement agencies and any other stakeholders who need help in increasing their women apprentices, members and employees.

A regional collaboration of construction industry stakeholders crushing the barriers to good jobs for women in the construction trades. We offer customized assistance for contractors, apprenticeship programs, enforcement agencies and any other stakeholders who need help in increasing their women apprentices, members and employees.

Despite everything we know about the business value of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), women today still struggle for equality in the workplace. While many industries are progressing in areas from corporate management to employment regulation, some still fall far behind in bridging the gender divide. Construction is one of those lagging industries, but Procore—the largest construction management platform in the world—is helping to address that problem with its Women in Construction (WIC) program.

To inspire women to pursue a career in construction, we must share our knowledge. Women in various positions in construction can provide a wide variety of insight – what attracted them to the industry, how to overcome challenges, what motivates them and how this career can pave the way for a bright future.

It’s no secret that construction is one of the most male-dominated professions in the world. And while women are underrepresented in the trades, statistics show that more and more women are joining the construction industry. The Institute for Women’s Policy Research found that the share of women working in construction trades is the highest it’s been in two decades. And more than ever, women are being promoted to leadership roles and owning their own construction businesses. These women hold titles like architects, administrators and project managers. Whether they’re donning a hard hat or keeping things organized behind the scenes, they bring value to the job site and the office. They’re breaking down gender barriers and bringing a fresh perspective to the construction industry.

The construction sector, along with its broader ecosystem, undeniably plays an essential role in our daily lives by constructing buildings, industrial structures, and infrastructure that serve as the foundation of modern economies. This industry consistently achieves remarkable engineering feats, from vast underground tunnels and railways to towering skyscrapers and imposing dams. Currently, the construction sector holds the distinction of being the world's largest industry, contributing a significant 13% to the global GDP. A recent analysis by McKinsey highlights the staggering investment requirement of US$69.4 trillion in global infrastructure between now and 2035.

Women working in construction and engineering is on the increase. 37% of new entrants into the construction industry that came from higher education are women.