by Irish Horsey, Director of Industry Advancement at Procore

This week, we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women in Construction (WIC) Week—a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in the construction industry and at large. This is an opportunity to elevate the conversations that are forging a more inclusive world through gender equity. 

Here’s what I’m looking forward to this week:

The number of women in construction in the U.S. hit the 1 million mark in 2022, a first since data started being collected in 1964. Although more women are joining the construction industry, fewer are staying to make it a career.  

Register today for our Foundations for Progress webinar to hear our expert panel address practical solutions for this critical issue, “From Sticky Floors to Open Doors: Lessons in Retaining Women in Construction.”

I will be moderating this panel alongside leaders like:

• Anita Wolley Nelson, Chief Strategy Officer at Skanska
• Jorge Quezada, Chief Diversity Officer/VP of People & Culture at Granite Construction
• Jennifer Wilkerson, VP of Innovation and Advancement at the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

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