Women in trades are daring to confront stereotypes that are still holding women back. Powerful women defying the odds in a predominantly male industry need to be aligned to increase awareness of labor shortages and lack of diversity. Most importantly, we must come together to reach a more diverse audience, including the young women and […]

We all need support. Especially in today’s increasingly stressful world, it’s critical to take time out to regroup and bring your mind, body and families back into a healthy balance. This meeting aims to open up the discussion about what brings you mental wellness and work/life stability. Feel free to share what keeps you grounded. […]

Women in the built environment must break through what keeps them from advancing. Equality within executive leadership and management is where women across our industry should be headed. For example, nearly half of the engineering classes are women and a larger portion of entry-level spots are being filled by women. The time to work on […]

Building a brand for your company in the traditional way is normally something you do every day and have a marketing team to conduct the effort. But building a personal brand is different – it’s promoting yourself and reminding people of your achievements and how you achieved your career success. That can be even more […]

What is an Elevator Pitch, and How Can It Help Advance Your Career? In today’s fast-moving, fast-talking business environment, sometimes you only have seconds to make a good impression. We call this an elevator pitch. It’s literally 30-60 seconds (or the time you’d be sitting in an elevator) to deliver a memorable and well-crafted synopsis […]

Women in the built environment are trailblazers. Many times, they were the only woman in their department, on the leadership team, or the first woman to lead their organization. While you may not have been the first woman, everyone has a unique story to tell. “Being the only” means that everyone has a narrative about […]

During our networking session at Building Innovation 2021, many leaders spoke about being their authentic self. How much of yourself can you really share with others at work? For example, if you’re kindhearted, does this come through, or do you pretend to be someone else at work for appearances sake? Does your wardrobe reflect your […]

Women in the built environment are daring the rest of us to confront stereotypes that lead to harmful hiring practices and personnel policies that reinforce barriers of the past and continue to hold women back. These groundbreakers defy the odds in the male-dominated industries that support the built environment, and they must be aligned to […]

Join us for another thought-provoking Women Executives in Building Symposium. This event is focused on women's leadership in the built environment. The symposium is designed to empower and inspire women in the industry to reach new heights in their careers. From interactive discussions to networking opportunities, attendees will gain valuable insights and strategies for success […]

It’s no secret that there’s room for improvement when it comes to women in leadership positions across the country. According to a piece by Forbes, women represented 58.4% of the U.S. workforce as of September 2022, but only held 35% of senior leadership positions. What’s more, Forbes reported companies with women executives are 30% more likely […]