Comments on: How to attract more women to the construction industry https://underthehardhat.org/career/how-to-attract-more-women-to-the-construction-industry/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:00:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Top female-owned construction companies across North America https://underthehardhat.org/career/how-to-attract-more-women-to-the-construction-industry/#comment-2491 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:00:27 +0000 https://underthehardhat.org/?p=7349#comment-2491 […] According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the percentage of women in construction rose from 9.9% in 2018 to 11% in 2023. Even more encouraging, women now hold over 13% of executive-level positions in construction companies. Organizations like the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women Construction Owners & Executives (WCOE) have been pivotal in providing mentorship and support. As more women gain visibility and influence in the field, it inspires the next generation to pursue careers in construction. […]

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