Breaking Ground: Dynamic Women In The Construction Industry

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This week, we spotlight our main piece, "Breaking Ground: Dynamic Women In The Construction Industry", featuring Marin Builders members Nicole Tai (GreenLynx), Molly Jacobson (The Dutra Group), Sara Lopez (McLeran Roofing), and Gigi Gozzer and Mariajose Moreira (Phaway Construction).

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Breaking Ground: Dynamic Women In The Construction Industry

It’s no secret that the construction industry is one of the most heavily male-dominated fields. Women made up about 10.9% of the construction workforce in 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics—with most females working in administrative and office support positions.

There's some evidence those numbers might finally be shifting, albeit slowly. In November 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a report titled “Spotlight on Women in the Construction Industry” that reveals 1 out of 7 open jobs in construction are now going to women, averaging out to be 14% of all jobs in the industry. The same report also points out that jobs in construction are among the highest-paying for individuals without a bachelor's degree, averaging $27 or more per hour.

If construction jobs are available and pay well, why aren’t more women pursuing careers in the industry?

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