Women in construction are renovating the rules surrounding male-dominated industries.
By Monica Godinez, Illustrations by Jessica Wetterer
10.9%
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In 1964, women made up 6.5% of the construction industry—a number that increased to 10.9% in 2020.
13%
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On a national scale, women own 13% of construction firms today.
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91%
Despite the underrepresentation in the industry, women’s earnings equal 91% of the earnings of their male counterparts.
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10%
Overall 10% of women-owned startups are concentrated in construction.
$39,000
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The Austin Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction has awarded up to $39,000 in scholarships to young students pursuing a future career in the construction industry.