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The CAWIC Newsletter has Returned
The CAWIC newsletter has returned for a very special issue, a celebration of CAWIC History and a look info CAWIC now and the future. Please read here.
3rd Annual Construction Canada Emerging Leader Finalist – Acacia Ashick
The 3rdĀ Annual Construction Canada Emerging Leader Awards program honours members of the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Community who demonstrate excellence, impress, and inspire their co-workers, and are well on their way to becoming the next...
CAWIC Holiday Shoebox Project
CAWIC is excited to be hosting a Holiday Shoebox drive in support of The Shoebox Project for Women. Those looking to participate are asked to decorate and fill a standard-sized shoe box with necessities such as gift cards, full-sized soaps/shampoos, toiletries,...
Early Education Key to Expanding Skilled Labour Pool – Coverings
A new book titled, "A House SHE Built", aims to help bridge the gap of the shortage in skilled labour, especially of women workers. Early education is the key to expanding the skilled labour pool. CAWIC Vice President Acacia Ashick speaks about the benefits of...
Despite pandemic, women carved out slightly larger role in construction last year
The COVID-19 pandemic kept construction crews off sites last spring, stalled projects throughout the year and prompted lingering job losses, but it did not derail recent gains for women in the industry.
Constanza Maass on Women’s Construction Workwear
Check out Constanza Maass' YouTube Series reviewing Women's Construction Workwear! As women in construction, we know that comfortable and fashionable construction workwear is hard to find! Watch Constanza's review of women's workwear pants from the...