Women of Asphalt (WOFA)

Women of Asphalt - Tue July 02, 2024

Women of Asphalt Launches Scholarship in Conjunction With Caterpillar

Women of Asphalt (WofA) announced the launch of a new scholarship program in partnership with Caterpillar Inc. , aimed at empowering women in the asphalt industry. This initiative aligns with WofA's mission to increase awareness of career opportunities, elevate knowledge through education and research, and provide a supportive community for women in the asphalt industry....

CEG - Tue February 22, 2022

Industry Gathers at UAPA's Latest Conference, Expo

Roadtec SB 3000 is impressive in size and scope and the team at Goodfellow was ready to talk about paving and what it can deliver. Representing the company (L-R) are Bryce Childs, Trevor Brindley, Alicia Bodily, Chris Baron, Bryan Ady, Mark Hansen, Jake Hansen, Chris Herschlag and Paul Jeo....

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....

Katherine Petrik – CEG Editorial Assistant - Wed November 10, 2021

Altorfer CAT Hosts Women of Asphalt Illinois Meet and Greet

The Illinois chapter of Woman of Asphalt, a national coalition supporting women in all aspects of the asphalt industry, gathered on Oct. 26 for a Meet and Greet, hosted by Altorfer CAT in Mokena, Ill. Board members were on hand to meet with members and also to bring awareness to the new chapter and to build membership....

CEG/MAPA - Tue September 28, 2021

Women of Asphalt Mn/Dakota Branch to Host Inaugural Event in Oct.

The Women of Asphalt Minnesota and Dakotas Branch announced registration is open for the group's inaugural event, a Zoom webinar. The webinar will take place Oct. 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Women in the industry will discuss their challenges and experiences....

Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu March 25, 2021

Embracing Industry Careers — Women Gaining Ground in Titles, Respect, Awareness

When her husband became ill in the late 1850s, Emily Roebling served as field engineer and took the Brooklyn Bridge to its completion. She also made history as one of the first documented women in construction....

Katie Kohler – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu August 06, 2020

Crown Paving's 'Boss Lady' Paves Way in Greenbrier, Tenn.

Asphalt is all around. It paves the way for us to get to where we are going, whether it is for work or play. As president of Crown Paving in Greenbrier, Tenn., Jessica Blackburn understands the importance of efficiency and quality....

AEM - Tue December 03, 2019

ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 Partners with Women in Construction Groups to Highlight the Growing Role Women Play in the Industry

To help highlight women as a viable force of the construction industry, ConExpo-Con/AGG announced a partnership with two women in construction-focused associations: The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women of Asphalt (WOFA)....