{"id":29298,"date":"2025-03-03T14:05:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T22:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/women-in-construction-week-together-we-rise\/"},"modified":"2025-03-03T14:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T22:05:11","slug":"women-in-construction-week-together-we-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/women-in-construction-week-together-we-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Women in Construction Week: Together we rise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TORONTO \u2013 Since 1998 the <\/span><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nawic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Association of Women in Construction<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f(NAWIC) has been commemorating <\/span><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/wicweek.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WIC Week\u2122<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, or Women in Construction Week\u2122, by celebrating the successes of women in the sector, while furthering the cause to get more involved in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The week kicked off yesterday (March 2) and will run until March 8. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year\u2019s theme, \u201cTogether we Rise,\u201d celebrates the strength and knowledge of women and the critical role they play in shaping the future of construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Construction firms of all sizes and types are encouraged to participate in WIC Week and show their<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">support for women employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All year long, the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce have the privilege of getting a firsthand look at the efforts being made by women in the industry by telling their stories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether it\u2019s more funding for supports like proper fitting PPE or a children\u2019s book for young girls, we are fortunate to feature it all, while still understanding there is work to be done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">During the entire month of March in our\u202f<\/span><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/editorial-features\/women-construction-2\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Women in Construction feature<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> we will be showcasing various women and their personal journeys to success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Watch for more on our websites and help us celebrate these trailblazers.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"arR3zehNVN\">\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/associations\/2024\/11\/mcac-launches-childrens-book-susies-shed-a-trades-showcase-for-young-girls\" target=\"_blank\">MCAC launches children\u2019s book \u2018Susie\u2019s Shed,\u2019 a trades showcase for young girls<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u201cMCAC launches children\u2019s book \u2018Susie\u2019s Shed,\u2019 a trades showcase for young girls\u201d \u2014 constructconnect.com\" src=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/associations\/2024\/11\/mcac-launches-childrens-book-susies-shed-a-trades-showcase-for-young-girls\/embed#?secret=CWaq7YAZnq#?secret=arR3zehNVN\" data-secret=\"arR3zehNVN\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"aObh2STSt8\">\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/associations\/2024\/05\/ogca-women-in-construction-panel-opens-up-about-struggles-successes\" target=\"_blank\">OGCA Women in Construction panel opens up about struggles, successes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u201cOGCA Women in Construction panel opens up about struggles, successes\u201d \u2014 constructconnect.com\" src=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/associations\/2024\/05\/ogca-women-in-construction-panel-opens-up-about-struggles-successes\/embed#?secret=RY5QLRGm8d#?secret=aObh2STSt8\" data-secret=\"aObh2STSt8\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"SicfDNBYVl\">\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/labour\/2025\/02\/women-in-concrete-panellists-address-achieving-a-fair-and-equitable-workplace\" target=\"_blank\">Women in Concrete panellists address achieving a fair and equitable workplace<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u201cWomen in Concrete panellists address achieving a fair and equitable workplace\u201d \u2014 constructconnect.com\" src=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/labour\/2025\/02\/women-in-concrete-panellists-address-achieving-a-fair-and-equitable-workplace\/embed#?secret=AeeUYCgXRj#?secret=SicfDNBYVl\" data-secret=\"SicfDNBYVl\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"0uBXdAVVt2\">\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/labour\/2025\/01\/working-for-workers-six-boosts-supports-for-women-in-trades\" target=\"_blank\">Working for Workers Six boosts supports for women in trades<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u201cWorking for Workers Six boosts supports for women in trades\u201d \u2014 constructconnect.com\" src=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/labour\/2025\/01\/working-for-workers-six-boosts-supports-for-women-in-trades\/embed#?secret=VfJXnyfWpG#?secret=0uBXdAVVt2\" data-secret=\"0uBXdAVVt2\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"j1UFKPUj0c\">\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/infrastructure\/2024\/09\/indigenous-women-take-the-lead-on-kirkland-lake-prefabricated-housing-factory-project\" target=\"_blank\">Indigenous women take the lead on Kirkland Lake prefabricated housing factory project<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u201cIndigenous women take the lead on Kirkland Lake prefabricated housing factory project\u201d \u2014 constructconnect.com\" src=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/infrastructure\/2024\/09\/indigenous-women-take-the-lead-on-kirkland-lake-prefabricated-housing-factory-project\/embed#?secret=q783mhg5db#?secret=j1UFKPUj0c\" data-secret=\"j1UFKPUj0c\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dLkG5f6i8X\">\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/labour\/2024\/10\/city-buildhers-forging-bonds-across-the-building-world-in-a-variety-of-sectors\" target=\"_blank\">City BuildHERS forging bonds across the building world in a variety of sectors<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u201cCity BuildHERS forging bonds across the building world in a variety of sectors\u201d \u2014 constructconnect.com\" src=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/labour\/2024\/10\/city-buildhers-forging-bonds-across-the-building-world-in-a-variety-of-sectors\/embed#?secret=vcw6VCmVzo#?secret=dLkG5f6i8X\" data-secret=\"dLkG5f6i8X\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lUjxwb96wr\">\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/labour\/2024\/03\/first-participants-of-introduction-to-millwrighting-program-for-women-graduate\" target=\"_blank\">First participants of introduction to millwrighting program for women graduate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u201cFirst participants of introduction to millwrighting program for women graduate\u201d \u2014 constructconnect.com\" src=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/labour\/2024\/03\/first-participants-of-introduction-to-millwrighting-program-for-women-graduate\/embed#?secret=LUHJIoqvkm#?secret=lUjxwb96wr\" data-secret=\"lUjxwb96wr\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ddi7vqbKiV\">\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/joc\/news\/labour\/2024\/04\/workplace-inclusivity-starts-with-small-but-concrete-steps-expert\" target=\"_blank\">Workplace inclusivity starts with small but concrete steps: Expert<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u201cWorkplace inclusivity starts with small but concrete steps: Expert\u201d \u2014 constructconnect.com\" src=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/joc\/news\/labour\/2024\/04\/workplace-inclusivity-starts-with-small-but-concrete-steps-expert\/embed#?secret=AtIcseaGEU#?secret=ddi7vqbKiV\" data-secret=\"ddi7vqbKiV\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/canada.constructconnect.com\/dcn\/news\/labour\/2025\/03\/women-in-construction-week-together-we-rise\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">This article was originally posted at Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] TORONTO \u2013 Since 1998 the National Association of Women in Construction\u202f(NAWIC) has been commemorating WIC Week\u2122, or Women in &#8230; <a title=\"Women in Construction Week: Together we rise\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/women-in-construction-week-together-we-rise\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Women in Construction Week: Together we rise\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1037],"tags":[357,295],"class_list":["post-29298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-daily-commercial-news","tag-blog","tag-technology","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29298","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29298"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29298\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29298"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29298"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}