The Structural Engineer Paving Her Way in Construction
Liz Larsen has spent the past decade building a solid structural engineering career—and has used Bluebeam nearly every step of the way.
Showcasing stories of the remarkable women working in design and construction and the invaluable contributions they continue to make in the industry.
Built Celebrates Women in Construction Week 2024
To kick off Women in Construction Week 2024, Built looks back on its top stories of women making a difference in the industry from the past year
The Top Built Stories of 2023
From generative AI to the industry’s continued sustainability push, these were the top Built Blog stories in 2023
Meet the Superintendent Working to Make a Difference in Construction
Yelana Moton became fascinated with the industry at a young age—now she’s proud to work to help build structures that change people’s lives for the better
Meet Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan’s First Female Architect
Built spoke to Lari about her unusual approach to architecture, conservation and community, as well as her vision of a more community-focused future of design
Nonprofit Works to Make Architecture, Design More Equitable for Women
While nearly a quarter of all American architects are women, ArchiteXX says there’s much more work to be done
Auburn’s Summer Academy Brings More Young Women into Construction
As the industry works to bolster female representation, this program aims to strategically cultivate interest among a demographic that hasn’t historically been encouraged to join construction
How This Civil Engineer Used Early Leadership Experience to Launch a Thriving Construction Career
Mashal Ali was thrust into leading her family’s engineering firm at a young age, an experience that provided myriad lessons that have since translated into a successful career
Managing Chaos: The Vital Skills Brittany Martin Used to Break into Construction
The senior project manager exudes resiliency, a skill she learned growing up in a single-parent household—and one she says is paramount for women in construction
How This Would-Be Artist Discovered a Fulfilling Construction Career
Sheri Best wanted to be a painter and writer—until the artistry of the construction industry swept her into a blossoming career
This Former Mortgage Exec Is on a Mission to Make Modular Homebuilding Viable
Joanna Schwartz, CEO and co-founder of modular building company Quartz, sees tremendous potential in the burgeoning construction method
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
This Nonprofit Is Working to Get More Women in Construction
She Built This City, based in North Carolina, runs educational programs to introduce women to the construction trades at an early age
Deryl McKissack’s Remarkable, Decades-Long Engineering, Architectural Journey
The esteemed engineer has many notable projects to her firm’s name, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Meet Lashanna Lintamo, Welder-Turned-Social-Media-Mogul
The 35-year-old welder is using social media to inspire future generations to enter the trade—and to promote her larger ambitions that aim to help the Black community across industries (from 2021)
