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March 6th, 2024

Blueprint for Progress: Spotlight on Women in Construction

Posted in: Construction Law  Real Estate Law   

The construction industry, long dominated by men, is undergoing a significant shift as more women break barriers, paving the path for future generations. As we mark Women in Construction Week from March 5 to March 11, it’s crucial to acknowledge and honor the invaluable contributions of women in this field.

Although there’s still progress needed to attain proportional representation, the proportion of women employed in construction has been steadily rising. Before 2016, women comprised approximately nine out of every 100 employees in the construction sector. However, since then, the share of female employment has increased nearly every year, reaching 10.8% as of 2023.

In Maryland:

• Female employment share in the construction industry: 12.1%
• Total female employment in the construction industry: 27,942

This year’s Women in Construction Week’s theme is “Key to the Future ” celebrating the strength and knowledge of women in the industry and the vital role they play in shaping the future of construction. In the past year there’s been a 10.4% increase in women in management roles in the industry, demonstrating a continuing cultural shift and paving the way for future generations.

Women in Construction at Stein Sperling

We guide our clients through a wide range of construction and real estate-related legal matters. We represent a broad array of clients, including builders, general contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects and engineers, as well as home and business owners. Meet several members of our construction team at Stein Sperling.

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