Women in Construction
NCCER in the News: EC&M - What’s Driving Women Out of Construction?
Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) recently published a story and slideshow featuring research from “Building Better: Rethinking Leadership in Construction,” a report about...
From Woodshop to High-Rises: Katherine Ngo Builds Her Own Path in Carpentry
Katherine Ngo expected to head straight to college after high school, even though she was uneasy about it. But when she took a...
NCCER in the News: Wilkerson Named to "Construction Champions" List
NCCER Vice President for Innovation and Advancement, Jennifer Wilkerson, has been named as one of Construction Dive’s 2025 Construction Champions. The annual Construction...
An Electric Career — Sparking Interest for Women in Construction
Life in Wyoming can be tough, gritty and challenging. The terrain is rugged, and the weather at times unforgiving. It’s known as the...
Building Better: Rethinking Leadership in Construction
How Women Lead Differently—And Why That Matters Now More Than Ever The construction industry stands at a pivotal moment. Labor shortages, burnout, and...
Elaine James Builds Ships—And a Life She’s Proud Of
For Elaine James, shipbuilding is more than a job. Welding gave her life-changing opportunities that she wants others to have. “If I was...
How Improved PPE Impacts Construction Safety for Women
We all know construction comes with risks and women are as fit as anyone to handle the hazards — but it shouldn’t be...
NCCER Releases Recommendations to Support Tradeswomen in the Industry
ALACHUA, Fla. – The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), recently published a follow up to their highly regarded research that...
Preparing Your Construction Industry Calendar for the New Year
Special themed weeks and months along with other events give the construction industry a chance to raise awareness and promote some of the...
NCCER Asks Women: What's It Like to Work in Construction and What Needs to Change?
In anticipation of Women in Construction Week, the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) conducted interviews with 176 tradeswomen and analyzed...
Proper Attire for Women in Skilled Crafts
Performance workwear is a hot topic for women in skilled crafts like plumbing and construction. The skilled labor industry is no longer a...
The Rise of Women in the Construction Field
The rise of women in the construction field has helped advance the industry and such growth is encouraging organizations to further invest in...