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Association News
 It’s official—registration for NAWIC’s 70th Annual Conference is OPEN!
Whether you're looking to connect, learn, or get inspired, this is the event you don’t want to miss. Grab your spot and get ready for a jam-packed experience with amazing speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Click link below to review the "At-A-Glance" schedule and registration information!
 The NAWIC Project Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on the most innovative, safe, and impactful construction projects across the country. This is your opportunity to gain national recognition for your work—no NAWIC membership required.
Winners will be celebrated at the 2025 NAWIC Annual Conference in Boston, where top talent and trailblazing projects take center stage.
Deadline to apply: May 15, 2025
 We are excited to announce NAWIC's Insignia Design Competition!
Design Parameters:
To ensure the insignia works well in various applications, please adhere to the following guidelines: - The design must represent NAWIC professionally. - The design should be visually clear when displayed in monochromatic color. - The design must be legible when reduced to a 1"x1" size (suitable for a cast lapel pin). In addition to your design, please submit a brief explanation of how you feel your design represents NAWIC and the incredible women we serve.
Submission Details:
- All designs must be submitted electronically to nawic@nawic.org by 11:59 p.m. CT on May 1st, 2025 - There is no limit to the number of designs each person can submit. - The winner will receive a cast lapel pin featuring their design, plus bragging rights for perpetuity! The Winner’s Reveal:
If your design is chosen, both you and your design will be honored and celebrated at the NAWIC Annual Conference in Boston, MA 2025. We look forward to showcasing your creativity on such a prominent stage!
We are looking forward to seeing your submissions!
 Join us for a conversation hosted by the DEI Committee LGBTQ+ Resource Group, focused on building stronger allyship in the workplace and beyond. We’ll kick off with a brief presentation on allyship fundamentals, followed by a panel featuring candid insights both from LGBTQ+ voices and allies. Come ready to listen, learn, and ask questions as we explore what meaningful allyship and advocacy really looks like.
Education / Training
 If you wait for the perfect time, you’ll never find the time.
The NAWIC Leadership Academy was designed by women in construction for women in construction. The Leadership Academy is a learning environment designed to support busy construction professionals.
Don’t wait to invest in yourself and watch others around you be promoted. Take the leap.
NAWIC Benefits Spotlight
 Investing in the right HR technology solutions can automate the most time-consuming tasks. Because tasks are automated, there is little to no room for human error. The work is not only faster but more accurate.
 NAWIC Members save 15% at 700+ Red Roof locations nationwide!
Use VP+ code 624579 when booking online at redroof.com or direct with the hotel to receive this special discount.
Contact Denice Case NAWIC National Account Representative for long term project rates for company specific @ dcase@redroof.com.
 Marking its 10th edition, Advancing Preconstruction 2025 is the ultimate knowledge sharing and networking opportunity for Preconstruction and Estimating professionals across North America.
1000+ Attendees | 100+ Speakers | 6+ Educational Tracks | 20+ Networking Hours
Preconstruction leaders from Contractors, Clients and Designers will convene in San Diego this May, to discover how preconstruction teams at all scales are honing practices at every stage of the preconstruction value-chain, from bidding and estimating through design development and operations handover.
You’ll discover how you can maximize departmental capacity, target the right projects effectively, build stronger partnerships to deliver word-class preconstruction services faster, more efficiently and with greater accuracy.
This unmissable event will deliver practical insights from 100+ industry leaders – here’s just a snapshot of the world-class speaker faculty:
· Margaret Cederoth, Director of Planning & Sustainability, California High-Speed Rail Authority
· Sharon Novak, Director of Design & Construction, Walmart
· Cecilia Kucharski, Vice President, Webcor
· Mike Barrett, Vice President of Global Project Delivery, CRB
· James Auer, Vice President of Estimating, The Walsh Group
· Brandon Hummel, Executive Vice President of Preconstruction, Baker Group
· John Buffington, Chief Estimator, C.D. Hall Construction
· Joseph Jamgochian, Technical Director, Perkins & Will
With over 20 hours of dedicated networking time, you’re guaranteed to walk away with insights and connections that will help you to improve and benchmark your preconstruction processes year-round. Find out more here: https://ter.li/agaenm
Industry Update
Here from NAWIC President Kelly Aust in Engineering News-Record's Spotlight on Women in Construction article.
From: Engineering News-Record Female construction workers often say they like their jobs because they can accomplish something tangible. And yet not many women work in the industry. New technologies could help change that.
From: DW
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