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Women Cite Continuing Hurdles to Boosting Trade Numbers, Reports Say

ENR Construction

The North American Building Trades Union study on diversity and inclusion found work-life support lacking, while discrimination and sexual harassment remain biggest challenges in National Center for Construction Education and Research survey of 770 women.

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Advice From Tradeswomen: How Construction Companies Can Recruit and Retain More Women Workers

Pro Builder

With demand for workers at an all-time high, women are rising to the occasion in record numbers, but compared with men, their presence is still far more limited, Construction Dive reports. Bias in the hiring process: Despite the high demand for workers, gender discrimination in hiring is still alive and well, respondents said.

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Women in Construction – As Told By Women

Construction Marketing

Construction is one of those industries notorious for being male-dominated and, at times, not as welcoming to women. Here are some opinions of women working in the construction industry, because who better to describe a woman’s experience in construction than actual women? Challenges Women Face in Construction.

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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses

BD+C

Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

Construction has made strides in diversification, but it has a long way to go. How can your construction company be accessible to everybody? What Obstacles Does Construction Face? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. Black and 2.1%

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Aside from enhancing the country’s global competitiveness, the IIJA will create meaningful jobs for America’s workforce, especially in construction. The recruitment and hiring of women have the potential to meaningfully change the workforce landscape of the construction industry. Current representation of women in construction.

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A Look At Construction Safety in the UK

Constructonomics

Yet, for some reason, the inclusion of effective evacuation equipment for use in the event of an emergency is an all-too-common afterthought – when, in fact, its inclusion at the construction stage is far safer, more legally compliant and more cost effective. Immediate Legal Compliance. Eliminates Site Disruption; Reduces Overall Cost.

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