She Builds Nation

We support women in construction by acknowledging and honoring their contributions to the industry.

She Builds Nation 2026

Calling all Women in Construction!

We want to hear from you

Share with us your real-world experiences and challenges as a woman working in construction, from access to facilities and properly fitting PPE to workplace culture, bias, and opportunities for career advancement. Your responses will help us identify what has improved since earlier reports and where the industry still needs to change, so that companies can better support and retain women in the field.

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She Builds Nation 2026 Report

The State of Women in Construction: A Benchmark Report by Lumber

After our groundbreaking 2024 study, we returned to the field to ask: what’s changed for women in construction — and what hasn’t? Powered by the voices of 50 women across the trades and leadership, and amplified by partners like Workify Staffing, Ambition Theory, Construction Owners, and BuilderFax, this year’s report delivers candid insights, fresh data, and a clear call to action for an industry that can’t afford to stand still.

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She Builds Nation 2024 Report

The Business Case for Supporting Women in Construction

This spotlight report delves into critical issues surrounding women in the construction industry, shedding light on topics ranging from pay disparity to leadership opportunities.
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Gain valuable insights from the firsthand experiences of 100 women in construction, as revealed through our comprehensive survey.

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PODCAST

She Builds Nation 2025 Special

Senior Consultant, Well Built Construction Consultant

Founder, Successful Women in Construction

Founder & CEO, PositiveHire

Welder & STEMinist, Founder of DKC

Founder, Grid Blueprint & Build Women

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SPOTLIGHT

Women in Construction

Discover the incredible achievements and stories of women making a mark in the construction industry.

Our spotlight features highlight the diverse talents, leadership, and innovation of women shaping the future of construction.

Jennifer Todd

LMS General Contractors

Jennifer Todd, CEO of LMS General Contractors, isn't just building structures - she's shattering ceilings.

Intra-State Terrazzo & Concrete

Coralee Beatty

Thrive HQ

Cory Fisk

Construction Management Online

BLOG

Women in Construction

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2026

Five Workforce Management Features That Help Contractors Recruit and Retain Women

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TUNE IN

Women in Construction

Listen to engaging conversations with leading women in construction on a special edition of "The Builder Upper Show"!

Fractional COO, Thrive HQ

VISUALS

Women in Construction

We’ve put together a series of visually compelling infographics that showcase the latest statistics, trends, and facts about women in construction.

Download and share these resources to spread awareness and promote diversity within the industry.

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SUPPORT

Women in Construction

Add a #SheBuildsNation badge to your own website to show your support for women in construction.

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#SheBuildsNation Social Wall

Join the Women in Construction conversation on our #SheBuildsNation Social Wall! Share your experiences, thoughts, and photos using the hashtag #SheBuildsNation, and get featured!

#SheBuildsNation Social Wall

Join the Women in Construction conversation on our #SheBuildsNation Social Wall! Share your experiences, thoughts, and photos using the hashtag #SheBuildsNation, and get featured!

It’s time to open the door wide open for the women.

We believe that the construction industry cannot thrive without acknowledging the women who work within it. It cannot move forward if opportunities are not given to them to grow and shine.