article thumbnail

Women in Construction – As Told By Women

Construction Marketing

.” Sarah Liles, an estimator and project engineer, also notes that women often need to self-advocate in a way that men don’t: “You have to take responsibility for your own education. Implement diversity education. As the cost of college continues to increase, younger generations are reconsidering technical education.

Union 235
article thumbnail

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Chicago Women in Trades has been helping women move into jobs in the construction industry since 1981. Lauren Sugerman, Director at Chicago Women in Trades. In the field, that’s even less. Women make up only 4.5% of all construction laborers and 3% of all construction equipment operators, according to the U.S.

article thumbnail

Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

Inherent L3C | Chicago, Illinois Inherent L3C believes in the power of community reinvestment through the creation of trade careers, homeownership, and community-based businesses. Diamond Age is currently building entry-level homes for the 9th largest homebuilder in the U.S.