Women Thriving in Construction
The International Institute for Women in Construction exists to accelerate the attraction, development, and retention of women in construction and related industries globally. We are an ignitor, a think tank, fostering improved sharing of data, implementation of effective strategies, and bold thinking throughout the world. Our podcast is one strategy for doing this! Connect with us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/international-institute-for-women-in-construction/ and visit our website at https://iiwic.org/.
Women Thriving in Construction
Latest Episodes
Women Thriving in Construction (Ep 28) | Alison Beddard: Building Networks and Breaking Barriers in Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate shapes how we build, maintain, and repurpose the physical assets that support our communities. But how much progress are women making in the industry—and where do barriers remain?In this episode of Women Thriving i...
Women Thriving in Construction (Ep 27) | Clare Friel: Building Community for Women in Construction
Having a child at 17 and the resulting bias she experienced was a defining moment in Clare Friel's life. I admire Clare not only for founding her construction PR and marketing firm, Friel, but also for channeling her passion for women in constr...
Women Thriving in Construction (Ep 26) | Liv Banfield: Retaining Women in Construction
"26% of applicants were women . . . but we lose 49% of women before they turn the age of 34."During my recent UK trip to meet with industry leaders I unearthed the Diversity Survey Benchmarking Report 2025. This report,
Women Thriving in Construction (Ep 25) | Cathryn Greville & NAWIC: Changing Construction Culture
We at IIWIC believe the work Cathryn Greville and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Australia are doing to shape the future of our industry is among the most significant worldwide. Thanks to a $5 million grant, NAWIC is ...
Women Thriving in Construction (Ep 24) | Dr. E: Building Community for Black Women in Construction
Dr. E (Dr. Egheosa Igbinoba) joined the Women Thriving in Construction podcast to share information about the National Association of Black Women (NABWiC) in Construction, founded in 1991 by National Academy of Construction member Ann McNeill. ...