The number of women working in B.C.’s traditionally male construction industry is growing and they are also making gains on the salary front. A survey conducted by the BC Construction Association (BCCA) indicates the industry is becoming increasingly diverse, with...

Top 5 Reasons Women to Consider a Career in the Construction Industry 1. Opportunity To achieve measurable progress in their social responsibility efforts, many companies are seeking to demonstrate gender diversity in their recruitment strategies. At the same time,...

Acacia Ashick, Construction Project Coordinator at Urbacon and fellow Vice President & Director of Marketing for the Canadian Association of Women In Construction (CAWIC) discusses the benefits of women entering the construction industry as a career, from the...