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Yes. Construction offers strong earning potential, long-term career stability and diverse pathways across project management, engineering, safety, risk management, finance, executive leadership and skilled trades.

Women鈥檚 participation in construction has steadily increased with , according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data analyzed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research

This represents the highest share of women in construction in approximately 20 years.

While construction remains male-dominated, the growth trend reflects expanding access and intentional efforts to recruit and retain more women.

As Karly Brinla, one of Alliant鈥檚 Women in Construction honorees shares: 鈥淚f you love building things, go be a builder. It doesn鈥檛 matter if you鈥檝e been told your whole life that you can鈥檛 do this鈥攜ou can.鈥�

Despite measurable growth, women in construction continue to face challenges related to underrepresentation, particularly in field and trade roles and access to advancement opportunities.

Today, women represent just , reflecting ongoing recruitment and retention gaps in field positions.

Because construction has historically been male-dominated, women may encounter limited mentorship access or fewer visible role models in certain specialties.

However, as the industry evolves, many leaders emphasize the importance of authenticity and cultural change. Miranda Fischer, one of Alliant鈥檚 Women in Construction honorees reinforces this notion in her daily work.

听鈥淵ou don鈥檛 need to fit an outdated mold to succeed. Authenticity and ambition can coexist 鈥� and the industry is stronger when you show up fully as yourself.鈥�

Women in Construction Week helps spotlight these challenges while advancing conversations around mentorship, inclusion and sustainable workforce growth.

Thriving in construction requires a combination of technical skill, professional development, mentorship and adaptability.

consistently shows that retention improves when women have access to structured training, leadership development. Building strong networks and investing in professional growth are critical success factors.

Mentorship, in particular, plays a defining role. As Danette Beck, an Alliant Women in Construction Honoree, explains:

鈥淢y mentors left me a ladder to enter the industry. I pass down that ladder so I can continue to elevate others.鈥�

Successful women in construction often:

• Develop technical expertise in their chosen discipline.
• Build cross-functional relationships across project teams.
• Seek mentors and become mentors.
• Embrace adaptability in a fast-moving project environment.
• Advocate for inclusion and leadership opportunities.

Women in Construction Week is designed to foster these connections, strengthening the talent pipeline and helping more women build long-term, impactful careers in construction.

The theme for the 2026 Women in Construction (WIC) Week is Level Up. Build Strong.鈥� This year's theme focuses on elevating skills, professional development and women in leadership positions while highlighitng the achievements of women in construction roles to promote resilience, excellence and community within the construction industry.