The latest edition of CAWIC Magazine is here, featuring stories and insights on the future of Canada’s construction industry.
In this issue, readers will find
- Read Vision 2035: Building a Bold, Inclusive Future: Take a deeper look at how CAWIC’s Vision 2035 is addressing one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: workforce capacity. With hundreds of thousands of new workers needed in the coming decade, this initiative connects the need for growth with the opportunity for greater inclusion. By setting a national target to significantly increase women’s representation, Vision 2035 pushes the industry to rethink how it attracts, supports, and retains talent. From improving early awareness and visibility to advancing workplace culture and psychological safety, the initiative
calls for coordinated action across employers, educators, unions, and government. - Read No Single Path: Stories of Women Finding Their Way in Construction: Discover the diverse and often unexpected journeys women have taken into construction, and how those varied paths are strengthening the industry as a whole.
- Read Sustainable Construction: Women Leading the Green Shift: Explore how women across the construction sector are advancing sustainability through collaboration, smarter material use, and everyday decision-making that leads to long-term impact.
- Read Blueprint for Freedom: She Builds Skyscrapers, but Who is Building Her Future?: This article by Shivika Sharma, QAFP, B.Sc., Sharma Wealth Management, takes us into the life of Alex, a senior project manager in Alberta. She leads complex, high-value projects with confidence – but like many professionals, her personal finances lacked the same structure and clarity. This article explores how aligning goals, organizing investments, and planning with intention can turn strong earnings into real freedom and choice.