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Women in Construction – Overcoming the Obstacles of Entry0
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- March 23, 2021
by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group When women are exploring possible career paths, it is still uncommon for them to consider a career in the construction industry. As a point of discussion, my own career path took me from modest beginnings in the field as an electrician, through estimating, project management, branch management, executive management,
READ MORECelebrating Women Who Are Paving the Way for Construction0
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- March 22, 2021
by Jessica Meno, writer for Raken This month, we celebrated Women in Construction Week—and we at Raken have been reflecting on how proud we are to work with, and support, women in the industry. According to this report published by our friends at Levelset (which included 1,001 women), 78% of respondents say they love their
READ MOREWomen in Construction: Safety, Innovation, Leadership, Discrimination0
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- March 22, 2021
By Jack Rubinger, freelance writer Women like Denise Duncan, Yorlanda Fisher, Shonnessy Gilmore, Jodine Hatfield and Debra Hilmerson are taking leadership roles in the construction industry as safety advisors, business owners and product innovators. But there have been struggles, challenges and triumphs along their journeys. Duncan started a company that addresses the dangers of toxic
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Foundations for Progress: The Future of Women in Construction0
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- March 22, 2021
By Michelle Turner, Procore While the construction industry has made strides in attracting more women to the industry over the last two decades, there remains a lot of work to be done. Women make up about 9% of workers in construction, that figure also includes office, executive and administrative positions. Procore recently sat down with
READ MOREWomen Leaders in Construction – Patty Peterson0
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- March 22, 2021
By Jenny Harris, ASA Communications Team; Patty Peterson, Tindall Corporation These days it is rare for an employee to remain loyal to one company, but Patty Peterson has been with Tindall Corporation, a precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer in Virginia for more than 25 years. Tindall’s CEO Greg Force who was responsible for hiring her said, “Patty
READ MORE2021 – The Year of (Insert Pleasant Adjective Here)0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Leadership, Life, Outlook & Trends, Sustainability
- January 25, 2021
Creating a sense of excitement and optimism for the New Year in the Built World By Gregg Schoppman, FMI Well, here we are. It is probably premature to look at 2021 and simply say “Well, it certainly can’t be as bad as 2020, right?!” There is no shortage of natural disasters, diseases, world shattering events,
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