Earlier in the month, we shared several posts in celebration of Women in Construction Week in addition to Women’s History Month. Blogs included a roundup of insight from 25+ women in construction, an infographic highlighting current diversity challenges in the industry, a tactical article sharing strategies for building inclusivity into company culture, individual spotlights of females in leadership positions, and more.
To round out our content for Women’s History Month, we turned to employees at Autodesk to gather their thoughts about women in the industry. All of our participants are construction insiders and previously worked for contractors or design firms. Below, read their thoughts on improving diversity and inclusivity in the industry, why they chose to work in construction, and their advice to others building a career.
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What steps do you think construction companies can take to build equity and advance women in the industry?
It’s also important for companies to put stock in diversity programs that bring in different cultures and backgrounds. We have to be very inclusive. Welcome and champion for women and minority-owned businesses. It’s not just about putting them on a bid list or giving them a job. It’s about allowing them an opportunity to grow and setting an example for others in the industry to follow.” – Amy Marks, Head of Industrialized Construction Strategy & Evangelism
[Tweet “”If you don’t have a female CEO at your own company, look towards your supply chain to hire a certified woman-owned business.” – @QueenofPrefab @ADSK_Construct “]
[Tweet “”The best way to encourage and support women joining the construction industry is through representation.” – Sabina Worthington @ADSK_Construct”]
What do you love most about the construction industry?
[Tweet “”I loved the rush of the pursuit phase, the joy of winning, and then being able to watch the customer’s vision come to life.” – Cassie Bustos, @ADSK_Construct”]
“I love working in construction because it gives me the chance to shape the places we live in. As a former scout, I always try my best to leave this world a little bit better than I found it. It is exciting seeing designs evolve from conception, to a digital model, and finally been built on site. I enjoy the challenge of coordinating stakeholders, designs, and data while being flexible to change and unexpected events.” – Raquel Bascones Recio, BIM Implementation Consultant
What advice would you give to others starting in the industry?
[Tweet “”Get involved and create a support system for yourself or other strong women in the industry!” – Lorrin Blair, @ADSK_Construct”]
“My advice would be to get involved in technology early on because I truly believe it’s an area you can immediately make the greatest impact as a young person on a building project (whether you’re on the design or build side). Beyond models and catchy buzzwords, as projects get more complex (tighter schedules and budgets, more moving parts), only technology is going to help you solve these new problems and allow you to present your client with the best solutions. That will set you apart in the long run, in addition to the short term. Find the people that understand and value your contributions in this space, as well as out in the field, while learning how to articulate the business value of what you’re doing.” – Neetha Puthran, Technical Solutions Executive
[Tweet “Get involved in technology early on because I truly believe it’s an area you can immediately make the greatest impact as a young person on a building project.” – Neetha Puthran, @ADSK_Construct”]
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