Patricia O’Brien – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu March 24, 2022
Skanska Leader Sees Work as Service to Greater Community
Throughout her childhood, Anita Nelson watched family members serve their community in a variety of ways. They were teachers, coaches and municipal employees and supported businesses through the local Chamber of Commerce....
CEG - Tue March 22, 2022
Women in Construction: Skanska's Monica Martinez
No two journeys are the same. Different starting points; different destinations. And almost certainly, different obstacles along the way. For Monica Martinez, her journey in the construction world started in Mexico....
Patricia O’Brien – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu March 10, 2022
Industry Vets Share Advice for Women Entering the Trade
Women made up nearly 10 percent of the construction industry's workforce in 2018, according to the latest year statistics available from the National Association of Women in Construction. At Five Star Equipment, a John Deere dealer headquartered in Dunmore, Pa., close to 14 percent of the workforce consists of women, who work in a variety of roles including human resources, finance, product support and corporate leadership....
Skanska - Wed March 09, 2022
Skanska USA Partners With Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles in Honor of Women in Construction Week
Global development and construction services firm Skanska USA recently hosted a workshop for approximately 50 Girl Scouts in celebration of Women in Construction Week. Architects, engineers and designers from the award-winning firm led Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors from the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles through an exploration of sustainable architecture practices, career opportunities and a panel discussion....
CEG - Wed March 09, 2022
New Mexico Woman Overcomes Challenges to Build Thriving Business
Cindy Waterworth, owner of the Backhoe Lady, is accustomed to overcoming challenges. While she currently works in an industry where only 11.9 percent of the workforce is female, she once had a different occupation — one she loved, but it led her to be the victim of a violent crime....
Atlas Copco - Tue March 08, 2022
NAWIC Women in Construction Week: Highlighting Women in Atlas Copco, Partner Networks
During Women's History Month, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) celebrates Women in Construction Week. This week celebrates, educates and promotes the important role of women who work in the construction industry....
NAWIC - Mon March 07, 2022
National Association of Women in Construction, Safe Site Check In Survey Reveals Digital Transformation is Top Priority in Construction Industry
In celebration of Women in Construction Week, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Safe Site Check In announced the results of the "Digital Technology in Construction: 2022" survey....
Mon February 21, 2022
Rare Female President of Heavy Equipment Supply Company Started Young
When it comes to women in the construction industry, Paula Benard is a rarity. As president of C.N. Wood, she's not just the only woman in New England to head a heavy equipment firm, she's among only a handful of women presidents of one in the country....
CEG - Wed February 09, 2022
Hoffman Equipment Names New Director of Product Support
Hoffman Equipment recently made a move to promote Kathy Gould to be its director of product support — the first woman to hold that title at the distributorship. An 18-year veteran of the company, Gould began her career at Hoffman in warranty administration, but has steadily risen within the firm to where she now oversees all the parts and service personnel, close to 100 people, spread across Hoffman's six branches in three states....
World of Asphalt - Mon January 24, 2022
Women of Asphalt Return to In-Person World of Asphalt in Nashville
World of Asphalt is bringing back the Women of Asphalt Roundtable, a regular favorite roundtable discussion, when it returns in-person to the Nashville Music City Center March 29 to 31, 2022. Part of the People, Plants and Paving Conference organized by World of Asphalt and the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), Women of Asphalt brings six women together for a lively discussion to include the audience....
