Keys to the Future: WIC Week March 3-9, 2024
Now celebrating over 25 years, Women in Construction (WIC) Week is an opportunity to promote real parity for women in the construction industry. During this week we focus on the role we play in supporting and advancing women and empowering them to continue to grow their careers in the industry. From career mapping to skills development, we provide advancement opportunities as part of our ongoing efforts to diversify the construction workforce.
We have identified daily themes to help us celebrate the week, cultivate conversations and provide resources for our women in construction and the allies who support them.
Daily Themes:
- Day 1 - Allyship
- Day 2 - Mentorship
- Day 3 - Jobsite Culture
- Day 4 - Building a Network
- Day 5 - Community Impact
The overall theme for WIC Week this year is 'Keys to the Future.' This year we celebrate the strength and knowledge of women and the vital role they play in shaping the future of the construction industry. To learn more about WIC Week and events taking place nationally visit wicweek.org.
Empowering Women
Each year we host an annual women's event to empower our female team members and work toward removing the barriers faced by women in construction. Together, we can create a future for all that is open, equitable and overflowing with potential.
MORTENSON 2023 WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION NUMBERS:
26
YEARS OF WIC WEEK
1M
TOTAL WOMEN HOURS
31%
OF NON-CRAFT
11%
OF CRAFT
FEATURED STORIES
Building Up Women
With an eye on the future, we are working to build up female leaders in the construction industry. Hear more about what makes women leaders in the field different, how we are making changes to advance these leaders and the impact advancing our women leaders has to the future of the construction industry.
Mighty are the Women
“Mighty are the women!” – the mantra of the University of Washington’s Softball Program was central to the attitude of the women managing the build of UW’s Softball Performance Center. This female-led team empowered women on the jobsite, engaged the community, and exceeded goals by awarding 41% of contracts to local WMBE firms.
Women at Work
Their numbers are still small, but an increasing number of women are finding their career paths and thriving in the construction trades. Construction companies are finding that these tradeswomen offer new perspectives and unique skill sets to a historically male-dominated industry.
We play a role in the community and in our industry around holding others accountable to action. Not only to improve our own performance, but in really being focused around elevating women into more critical roles.
Women Building the Cloud
Cloud technology allows companies to accelerate innovation, drive business agility, streamline operations and reduce costs.
Women play an integral role on our data center projects by bringing fresh perspectives and creative solutions to the jobsite. Hear from some of the women leading the way in building the cloud.