Workforce
Now Is the Time for More Women to Break Ground in Construction
As construction companies recruit more women who bring new skill sets into the field, now is the time for the industry to take notice and for women to take charge. Here are five areas that can help narrow the gender gap in construction.
By Melissa Uribes
August 12, 2021
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by Melissa Uribes
Melissa Uribes, SPHR, is Vice President, Talent, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Trimble Inc. Check out the 2021 Trimble Dimensions Spotlight Series for more on this and other construction workforce topics.
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