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Female Construction Executives Begin Professional Organization for Women in Construction Operations

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:10:03 EST

The new organization will focus on the mentorship of women in construction, architecture and engineering who work in professional and managerial roles.

Women in Concrete Announces Winner of 2013 Woman of Distinction Award

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 04:10:27 EST

The Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA)—a networking organization for women in the concrete industry—has announced the winner of its third Woman of Distinction award. Sheryl Meyers, operations manager with KutRite (Booth O30558), has been awarded the prestigious Woman of Distinction award for her “can-do” spirit and never-ending desire to please the customer.

WICA Seeks Nominees for Woman of Distinction Award

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 05:17:44 EST

The Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) - a networking organization for women in the concrete industry - has announced the call for entries for the third annual Woman of Distinction award.

ARTBA Honors Women Leaders in Transportation Construction

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 04:25:55 EST

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) presented national awards to four individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and dedication to innovation in the transportation construction field, as well as the promotion of women leaders within the industry.

Women Focus on Infrastructure

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:19:22 EST

The Women in Concrete Luncheon and Forum zeroed in on a hot topic in the concrete industry—infrastructure.

In Your Crowd, Who Stands Tall?

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:40:18 EST

Leaders live among us, but we can forget how many there are in the concrete industry. There's usually a good reason we revere someone's advice and view them as a leader.

Meet the First Women in ACI

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:26:15 EST

It started before the Women in Concrete event at World of Concrete was even a thought. Yet it was the beginning of a big change. Women were gathering and acknowledging they weren't alone in the concrete industry.

Sharing Stories and Giving Back

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:50:52 EST

Three industry experts presented their experiences within the concrete industry at this year's Women in Concrete Breakfast & Forum held during the World of Concrete 2010 (WOC).

Women Know What's Hot

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:58:57 EST

“The hottest topic in concrete repair is our next generation,” says Tanya Wattenburg Komas, Ph.D., from California State University, Chico. Komas is in a unique position to know this. She works with students in the Concrete Industry Management program.

Multitasking the Industry

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:45:57 EST

Running a company on any given day is not easy. But just imagine running multiple companies with the everyday challenges this economy brings. That takes energy, imagination, and a lot of guts.

A Secret Desire

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:31:13 EST

While going through old scrap-books of her youth, Julie Babb Smith found that photos of bridges were sprinkled throughout—a foreshadowing of her future. Today, Smith is an engineer of project development at FIGG Engineering Group, Tallahassee, Fla., working on some of the most prominent bridges in the country.

Keeping Companies Safe

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:43:56 EST

Craig Safety is an OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory management company that provides OSHA and DOT compliance services and products.

Proving It's a Greener World With Concrete

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:48:51 EST

VanGeem is earning our industry's respect as the key spokeswoman on the topic of concrete and cement's contribution to sustainability.

An Artist's Touch

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:32:31 EST

Concrete's decorative element now attracts artists who normally wouldn't have considered working with such a basic material.

California Dream Builder

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:34:43 EST

At a recent meeting of key industry leaders who came together to help draft a vision statement outlining concrete's role in creating a sustainable world, more than a third were women. One of these vision crafters is Kristin Cooper-Carter.

A Room Full of Believers

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:31:11 EST

Once again, women attending World of Concrete can take a breather from the show and enjoy good food and the company of their fellow “women in concrete” at the annual Women in Concrete Luncheon and Forum.

Help is Just a Click Away

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:42:09 EST

Although sometimes small in numbers, women still persevere in areas that are traditionally devoted to men. In the age of the Internet, women are finding resources through the Web to educate themselves and network with each other.

A Little Help

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:31:00 EST

We all need the advice of those who have more experience. There is nothing wrong with being new or inexperienced. Joining associations is a great way to find mentors or people to mentor.

These Women Get It

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:56:16 EST

Women may be a minority at World of Concrete, but gather them all together and you'll have one noisy room. That's because there are a lot more women in the industry to talk to now more than ever.

Rising Up

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:49:56 EST

Women are breaking down boundaries and exceeding expectations in the tilt-up industry.