Women in Construction
NCCER is committed to supporting women in construction through training, collaboration and ongoing research to understand the challenges they face and uncover the opportunities that exist to better attract, retain, and advance women in the construction industry. What we’ve learned – by listening to their stories, asking them to share their experiences, and conducting in depth studies, there are many data driven insights shared below to illuminate pathways towards a more equitable future.
2025 Building Better: Rethinking Leadership in Construction
2025 Building Better: Rethinking Leadership in Construction Study is the result of an ongoing collaboration between Ambition Theory and NCCER that builds upon the Building Better: A Women in Construction study conducted in 2023. The goal of this study was to understand the systemic barriers that continue to hinder women’s full participation and career advancement in this field and identify opportunities to break down those barriers to better support women in the construction industry.
2023 In Her Own Words
Improving Project Outcomes
To go beyond the numbers and statistics that are typically presented in research about women in construction, NCCER met with 176 tradeswomen and analyzed survey responses from 770 women in construction. Our goal was to highlight the unique benefits women bring to the construction craft workforce, the obstacles they encounter getting in and staying in the industry, and their advice on what contractors can do to recruit and retain more women in the craft workforce.
2023 Building Better: A Women in Construction Study
Building Better: A Women In Construction Study is a collaborative effort between Ambition Theory and NCCER to provide data-driven insights and practical tools to companies in the construction industry to increase opportunities for women and create a more inclusive workplace. This study aims to empower companies to take action and drive real change by addressing the challenges and barriers faced by women in the construction industry.
Voices of Women in Construction
The Builders’ Table Podcast Ep. 90: Crissy Ingram
Chrissy Ingram, Executive Director of NAWIC, discussed how NAWIC empowers women in construction through mentorship, networking, and scholarships. Learn how the industry is evolving, the challenges women face, and how NAWIC is driving change. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on building a stronger, more inclusive construction workforce!
How Improved PPE Impacts Construction Safety for Women
As the number of women in construction grows, it’s increasingly important to understand how PPE impacts construction’s female workforce.
Working in Construction doesn’t make you any less of a woman – Kimberly Spain
Kimberly Spain challenges stereotypes in construction, encouraging women to pursue trades without losing their femininity or identity as moms and wives.