How One Engineer Is Dismantling Stereotypes of Women in Construction
Chloe Gharios has a message for women in construction: you belong. And she is fearless in being authentic as an engineer by showing through social media how others can be, too.
Showcasing stories of the remarkable women working in design and construction and the invaluable contributions they continue to make in the industry.
What Makes Architect Leslie Saul Tick?
The principal of a Boston-area architecture and design firm, Saul is doing her part to bring more women into the industry
Meet the 22-Year-Old Carpenter Fighting for More Women in Construction
At 22, Abbey Agius has already established a fulfilling career in carpentry; now, she’s working to make the trade more accessible for others like her.
The Women Working to Improve Black Representation in Construction
The National Association of Black Women in Construction aims to promote mentorship and community to grow the ranks of Black women in the industry
The Secret to This Construction Manager’s Successful 30-Year Career
Nicolle Wilkinson has a message for women pursuing construction careers: forge your own path. Here’s how she did it
Is Diversity in Construction the Industry’s Greatest Challenge?
It’s imperative that the construction sector is representative of the society it serves
Women Played a Towering Role in Building This US$1 Billion Chicago Skyscraper
Women were involved throughout the construction of the 365-metre St. Regis Chicago, from design to project management to the trades
Meet Althea Papinczak from WIDAC
From building a network to landing new projects, women in construction must fight to forge their own paths. Althea Papinczak is on a mission to change that
A Business Owner’s Guide to Building Diversity in Construction
Building diversity in the construction industry isn’t simply about being “politically correct” — it’s smarter business in the longer term.
This ‘Life-Changing’ Nonprofit Helps Women Launch Construction Careers
Hope Renovations provides training for underemployed women – and its graduates are already landing jobs with builders and remodelers
Meet the Designer Lighting Up Construction
Caroline Andrew creates spectacular built space experiences with one of the industry’s most unheralded elements: light
These Two Tradeswomen Are Breaking Barriers to Succeed
The construction trades remain largely male-dominated, but these two tradeswomen offer an inspiring example of how to persevere despite lingering challenges
This Young Project Engineer Is Inspiring Women to Join Construction
An earthquake motivated Chimaelle Goureige to dedicate a career to building, but the young project engineer is now giving back by encouraging young women hesitant about joining the industry
Sophie Drury: Scaling The Heights In Construction
Bluebeam spoke to Mace construction manager Sophie Drury on what she loves about her job, her experiences working in the UK construction industry and how more women can be attracted to work in the sector
From Flight Attendant to Crane Operator in Under a Year
Here’s how Mina Farmen went from serving customers as a flight attendant on flights throughout Europe to operating a crane on major construction jobsites in the same year
