Women in Construction Week is March 3 - 9 and this year's theme, 'Keys to the Future', celebrates the strength and knowledge of women and the vital role they play in shaping the future of the construction industry.

With great opportunity available now and in the future, more women than ever are choosing a career in construction. Women have the strengths and skills to succeed in the industry.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 1.148 million women currently working in the construction industry represent the highest percentage share on record as of December 2023. The construction industry plays a vital role in providing fulfilling and financially rewarding career opportunities for women.

Regardless of gender, construction offers lucrative earnings for everyone. Average hourly earnings in construction are nearly $3 higher per hour than all other private industries, and those earnings are up 4.6% year over year. 
Women in Construction find the industry offers several avenues for fulfilling careers and growth opportunities suited to all interests and talents. Watch the below 30-second video that captures the many facets of careers in construction.
Construction is also full of advancement and career mobility, providing a career ladder into the middle class. Entry points into the industry can lead to opportunities varying from entrepreneurship to business ownership. From executives and project managers to supervisors, building inspectors, business developers, engineers, equipment operators, craft professionals and marketing and communications experts, opportunities in this industry are plentiful.
Women can be an empowering competitive advantage for construction companies and are valuable to any vibrant culture. And women in construction can find purpose in building America, from schools and manufacturing facilities to bridges and health care facilities.

ABC NorCal and our members are recruiting and retaining the best talent because they are dedicated to building strong communities. 

This week, and beyond, we honor all who seek to make the construction industry their path to success. 
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