Tag: Women
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Griffin Electric Supports Women in Construction
A leading electrical contractor throughout New England and the Southeast for nearly five decades, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) recognizes the many contributions of women in the construction industry and is committed to facilitating opportunities for education and career growth. With the industry celebrating Women in Construction this month, Griffin Electric understands and…
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Women in Rental | For Construction Pros
While the demographic remains a minority in the industry, women are a pivotal group throughout general equipment and tool rental on both the business and manufacturer side. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 data, 11.2 percent of women are employed in the construction industry (up from 10.3% in 2021). While this isn’t a…
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Women in Concrete: Jacqueline Pruitt founder and owner of Marvella Steel Placers
Jacqueline Pruitt is the visionary founder and owner of Marvella Steel Placers, a standout female- and Black-owned rebar installation company in Los Angeles County. Hailing from Long Beach, Jacqueline exemplifies leadership, innovation, and resilience in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Since its founding in 2016, Marvella Steel Placers has expanded its footprint to collaborate…
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Women in Rental: Alyssa Billings and Nicole Bourget of Sunbelt
Sunbelt Rentals officially launched its female employee-led employee resource group WISE (Women. Inspired. Supported. Empowered.) in November 2022. Providing members opportunities to network and collaborate, the group’s goal is to continue to create an inclusive workplace, increase employee retention, and form mentor/mentee relationships. Co-presidents of this group, Alyssa Billings, manager of market logistics operations –…
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Women in Rental: Kara Longmire, co-president of Alert Rental
Kara Longmire, CMA, CSCA, is the co-president and CEO of Alert Rental, one of the leading rental management solutions to single-store and multi-store rental operations across North America. Rental connected with Longmire over email for a few questions. Rental’s The Bottom Line Podcast Catch this episode of Rental’s The Bottom Line podcast where former Rental editor Alexis Brumm speaks with Kara…
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Women in Rental: Jenny Smith Price of KATO
As part of a series featuring women in the equipment rental industry, Rental has queried a few individuals to represent various aspects of the job and share their points of view on the industry. One of those is Jenny Smith Price, President of Sales and Operations at KATO Compact Excavator Sales (CES). KATO-CES is a…
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Women in Concrete: ACI Vice President Maria Juenger
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. We connected with Dr. Maria Juenger, Vice President of the American Concrete Institute over email for a few questions. Dr. Maria Juenger…
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84 Lumber Highlights Women in Construction Week 2025
In honor of Women in Construction (WIC) Week, March 2-8, 2025, 84 Lumber proudly recognizes the contributions of women in the construction industry. As a nationwide leader in the building materials sector, 84 Lumber remains committed to empowering women and fostering opportunities for them to thrive in the industry. 84 Lumber is also a certified national…
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Beacon launches annual campaign to celebrate women in roofing
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in #empowerwomen, #opportunitiesforwomen, #trades, architects, architecture, Construction, design, Featured, Flooring, future of trades, healthcare, hospitality, hotels, interior design, labor pool, News, next gen, next generation, Project Management, restaurants, retail, roofing, skilled labor, Sustainability, Whirlwind Roofing & ConstructionIn honor of “Women’s History Month,” leading specialty wholesale roofing distributor Beacon has launched its fifth annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign. The campaign celebrates women across the U.S. and Canada who are raising the bar in the roofing industry—whether on the job site, in the office, or out in the…