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These Three Women Are Finding Solutions to Combat Discrimination Against Black Homeowners

Pro Builder

These Three Women Are Finding Solutions to Combat Discrimination Against Black Homeowners. The home appraisal industry is plagued by a lack of diversity, and that misrepresentation has led to decades of racial discrimination and a widening affordability gap which these three female appraisers are working to resolve.

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

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Bureau of Labor Statistics. . Women make up only 4.5% of all construction laborers and 3% of all construction equipment operators, according to the U.S. Chicago Women in Trades has been helping women move into jobs in the construction industry since 1981. Adding more women to the construction workforce will provide benefits.

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Women in Construction: Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry

Fieldwire

Initiatives focused on diversity, equity and inclusion have helped change the perception of women’s contribution to the industry, however, they are still underrepresented. Labor Force 2022 Statistics. Women represent 10.9% of construction workers in the United States, according to the U.S.