Women Didn’t Avoid Construction. Construction Defined Them Out.
From census categories to apprenticeship gates, the industry didn’t just skew male but was structured to make women invisible.
Carina Wright Doesn’t Just Solve Problems – She Shows You What Else Is Possible
One woman’s story of building a career on curiosity, community and showing colleagues another way.
The State of Women in Construction: What the Data Says in 2026
Women now make up a larger share of the construction workforce than ever. But skilled trades, safety and retention still lag.
This Chicago Nonprofit Isn’t Just Training Workers but Rebuilding the Construction Pipeline
Hire360’s ecosystem approach connects labor, capital and opportunity where the industry usually fails.
From Guarding Nukes to Guarding Projects: How Bluebeam’s Josh Sergent Found Mission Beyond the Air Force
One veteran’s journey from high-stakes patrols to customer success shows how mission and teamwork never really end—they just evolve
From Fuel Convoys to Customer Success: How Jessica Haffner’s Perspective Powers Her Mission
One veteran’s journey from tactical fueling to guiding Bluebeam customers shows that service doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off
I Knew Nothing About Construction. Then I Interned at Bluebeam.
A marketing intern with zero construction experience reflects on what she learned—and unlearned—while helping tell the stories behind the buildings
From Jobsite to Social Feed: How This Superintendent Builds Careers on and Offline
Bob Medina blends early mornings on the jobsite with evenings sharing construction skills online, turning a blueprint course into a mission to inspire and educate tradespeople
Rebuilding Hollers: How Local Supply Chains and Skilled Hands Are Driving Recovery in NC
A North Carolina nonprofit is blending supply chain innovation, contractor collaboration and community labor to rebuild after Hurricane Helene
Building a Career in Construction: Mara Horn’s Journey to Leadership
From a determined young laborer to a construction manager overseeing multi-million-dollar projects, Mara Horn’s journey proves that perseverance and passion can break barriers in a male-dominated industry
From Railroads to Rebuilds: How These 6 Megaprojects Shaped America
Explore six historic U.S. megaprojects that redefined American infrastructure, engineering and national growth
Underground Wonders: What the Paris Métro and Grand Paris Express Can Teach Builders About Infrastructure That Lasts
From century-old tunnels to cutting-edge megaprojects, Paris is redefining how cities build—and how infrastructure can shape urban life for generations
The Group Advocating for Greater LGBTQ+ Representation in Construction
Build Out Alliance, started in 2017, has grown mightily in cities like New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, with the goal of building community and advocacy around the changing demographics of those working in the construction industry
Wonder Woman with a Wrench: How One Plumber Is Rewiring the Future for Girls
Judaline Cassidy, a veteran New York City plumber, is helping girls break into the skilled trades through her nonprofit, Tools & Tiaras
Line by Line: How a Night Owl Built Her Career on the Roads
Maine-based line striping specialist Kailyn Braddock shares how late nights, hard lessons and serious hustle helped her build a career on her own terms
