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Canada’s construction industry wants and needs women. Right now, as many as 1.4 million Canadians make a living in construction. But that’s not nearly enough. The industry requires about 300,000 new workers this decade to counter baby boom retirements. While skilled...

As we see more diverse representation in the construction workforce, revolutionary change lies in women supporting and mentoring women. As the saying goes, “Empowered Women Empower Women,” so here are some tips on how we can empower ourselves and pay it forward....

In 2013, there were 93,430 apprentices who began their training. By 2019, six years into the program, those who registered in 2013 were less likely to certify in their trade and more likely to discontinue, compared with those who had registered in 2011 and 2012. This...

More than 30 per cent of their undergraduate engineering graduates are women this year. Click Here To Read The Article

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,...