Tag: Women
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How IPAF is championing women in powered access
IPAF’s Women in Powered Access (WiPA) initiative is building a network of mentors and mentees across the industry, providing invaluable support and guidance for women throughout their careers. Here, three participants share their experience. Zita Forrai, office assistant at Jump Lift, and WiPA mentee Why did you get involved with the WiPA initiative? It all…
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Futurist to share her vision for women in construction at NAWIC Annual Conference
Nikki Greenberg is an internationally known futurist and innovation strategist who helps companies prepare for tomorrow. She will be a featured speaker at the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Annual Conference taking place August 20-23 in Boston, Massachusetts. The theme of the conference is “Together we rise.” Greenberg recently shared some of the…
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What OSHA’s PPE Rule Revision Means for Women in Concrete
Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get that concrete poured while wearing floppy goggles, oversized gloves, an ill-fitting safety vest, and overly bulky work boots. That’s exactly…
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Why women entrepreneurs are thriving in male-dominated industries
For decades, the trades industry has been largely dominated by men. However, a significant shift is happening as more women step into leadership roles, working as electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians and owning and operating successful businesses in these fields. This transformation isn’t just about representation—it’s about creating positive change in an industry grappling with…
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The Beauty Products for Women Over 40 I Rely On
The Sephora savings event is on now and if you’re anything like me, this is your signal to stock up on your old reliable beauty favourites (and perhaps invest in a new palette or two that will make you feel current even though you haven’t updated your makeup routine since Friends was on the air.)…
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2nd Annual Women in Construction Event Attracts Hundreds
Hundreds of women from various industries and occupations gathered in Findlay, Ohio on February 18-20 for the 2nd annual Women in Construction Summit hosted by Werk-Brau. The transformative two-day included a mix of presentations, interactive panel discussions, a factory tour, a supplier expo, as well as ample time for networking opportunities and socializing. Nationally known speakers…
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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Women in Concrete: Kilah Engelke, OPCMIA Local 599
As part of a series featuring women in the concrete industry, Concrete Contractor has queried a few individuals to represent various aspects of the job and share their points of view on the industry. Kilah Engelke is the Business Manager of the Operative Plasterers’ & Cement Masons’ International Association Local 599 representing the state of…
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Women in Concrete: Kilah Engelke, OPCMIA Local 599
As part of a series featuring women in the concrete industry, Concrete Contractor has queried a few individuals to represent various aspects of the job and share their points of view on the industry. Kilah Engelke is the Business Manager of the Operative Plasterers’ & Cement Masons’ International Association Local 599 representing the state of…