Although online registration has closed, you can still register for our annual conference onsite in Boston! As the countdown begins, stay up to date with the latest conference news on the NAWIC website and Mobile App.

 

 

Click the link below for event details, schedule, and everything you need to know before you arrive!

 

The Prudential Center is a destination designed for discovery and experience. Located in the heart of Boston’s historic Back, the Pru features over 70 shops, eateries, and attractions. Visitors can make the most of their shopping and dining experience through the PRUferred card, a complimentary discount shopper card providing discounts to 30+ locations, including View Boston (New England’s tallest observation deck), Eataly, sweetgreen, Shake Shack, Club Monaco, Ray-Ban and more! To receive the exclusive offer, simply show the card at checkout or when your bill is presented.  

 

Follow the link below to add the digital card to your E-Wallet and see all our participating locations and deals! 

NAWIC’s “Join in July” membership drive is on! When you refer a friend or colleague to join this month, you BOTH could win a FREE voucher to the 2026 Annual Conference (a $900 value!).

 

As a NAWIC member, you know the benefits—career growth, leadership opportunities, a strong support system, and national networking. Now’s the perfect time to share that with someone new.

 

Download and forward the referral flyer here! Be sure they list you as their referrer when they join!

 

No purchase necessary. Click the link below to see the full rules.

Kimberly is a Sustainability Specialist at Jacobs. She brings over 15 years of construction project management expertise and a passion for sustainability in the built environment. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, earned her LEED Accredited Professional in 2007 and her Building Design and Construction specialty in 2010. She has continued to expand her knowledge in the sustainability space by pursuing certifications under the WELL, TRUE and Living Future programs and specific to the Life Sciences sector, My Green Lab. Kimberly has worked on construction projects internationally in Italy, Spain and Portugal and spanned multiple disciplines including commercial office, retail, hospitality, and the life sciences. She also serves as a board member for the local USGBC Carolinas Chapter, Market Leadership Advisory Board.

New infrastructure is the backbone of a healthy economy. From a sprawling outdoor shopping mall to a streamlined highway overpass, people around the country depend on the construction industry to draft, develop and modernize infrastructure to conduct business and create meaningful interactions. But for many contractors, the equipment that powers their business goes beyond just excavators and concrete mixers. Behind the scenes, back -offices are looking for ways to create profitability, increase visibility into payments, reduce fraud risks, and decrease costs overall. When it comes to serving the construction industry, Commerce Bank has the experience, structure, and stability to provide robust solutions for your organization. Click the link below to learn more. 

In Anaheim, the Boys & Girls Club of Central Orange Coast toured the construction site for OC Vibe. A mixed-use development set to open next year. The visit is part of a three-day camp that offers local teens hands-on experience and opens their eyes to a wide range of careers.

The construction industry is facing a critical talent shortfall. For every new worker entering the field, three are leaving. This isn’t just a loss of labor; it’s a loss of knowledge, experience, and leadership. I recently attended the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Tri-Region Forum in Atlanta and heard from an amazing panel of women in construction leadership roles, including the National President of NAWIC. The topic of the panel was: How to attract and retain women in the industry. Here is an overview of the discussion and the practical, actionable requests they made “of the industry.”
From: cmaanet.org