Mini Materials Aims to Spark Construction Joy for Kids—And Adults
The company creates realistic construction toys for children, hoping the experience inspires them with dreams of working in the industry
This Family HVAC Business Lays the Groundwork for the Next Generation
Sav Mor Mechanical, a $45 million HVAC business on Long Island, has succeeded in large part because of its family ownership structure; here’s how it goes about enticing future family members to take over the business
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
Go Inside Window Washer Thompson Touch’s Sky-High Ambitions
Josh Thompson bootstrapped a window-washing business with just $800; now, as that company has grown into a full-fledged family enterprise, Thompson has larger ambitions
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
An Unlikely Carpenter Finds Her Way in Construction
Beth Barton was struggling to find a stable career when construction came calling; ‘The trades saved my life’
Is Diversity in Construction the Industry’s Greatest Challenge?
It’s imperative that the construction sector is representative of the society it serves
Cal Poly Women in Construction Group Embraces Mentorship to Advance Industry Representation
The club is helping college-aged women find mentorship and support as they enter construction
Meet Christine McHugh: Sustainability Champion Advocating for More Tradeswomen in Construction
The commercial real estate consultant started her career as one of a few women in her industry, and now she’s trying to give back by promoting and coaching others looking to follow in her footsteps
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 U.K. construction industry and how more women can be attracted to work in the sector
Girls Build Advocates for Early Hands-on Construction Experience
Experts suggest that young girls often rule out construction as a viable career path early on, which is why this nonprofit is working to introduce them to the field
Why Mentorship Is Critical to Bringing More Women into Construction
A construction professor credits the numerous mentoring relationships that propelled her career, and says increasing the number of women in the industry requires that more are seen in leadership roles
Women in Construction Week 2022: Pushing the Case for Greater Inclusivity
Women make up barely 10% of the UK’s construction workforce, according to government figures. As part of Women in Construction Week, Built highlights the experience of one woman who joined the industry and has never looked back
Women Played a Towering Role in Building This $1 Billion Chicago Skyscraper
Women were involved throughout construction of the 1,198-foot St. Regis Chicago, from design to project management to the trades
