“Any society that fails to harness the energy and creativity of its women is at a huge disadvantage in the modern world” – Tian Wei
Very well said! The same applies for workplaces too.
Today we have so many instances explaining to us that no profession or limitation is bounding women to lead. Not only the traditional secretary and receptionist roles, women are moving into the male-dominated industries such as construction.
Breaking down the gender gap in this male-dominated construction industry was not easy. Women face a unique set of challenges. Here are the famous five interviews of successful women in the construction industry. Let us see what strengths they have for leading in this profession.
1. Anna Stern – Vice President at Tri-North Builders, a construction management company headquartered in Fitchburg, Wis.
Anna says that no matter how much the room is full of men in a meeting, the ability to speak louder and to repeat me even if the comments are ignored, made me stand out.
No worries that your abilities are given the least attention. Never shrink away from providing your insight. This made me succeeded in this male-dominated industry.
2. Mimi Kress – Co-owner, Sandy Spring Builders, a custom homebuilder in Washington, D.C.
Mimi is confident in her own abilities and knowledge. Ability to understand what is known and what to know made her successful in this industry. Her main strength is maintaining the operation end of things.
3. Sharon Dillard – CEO, Get A Grip Inc., a kitchen and bathroom resurfacing company in Albuquerque, N.M.
Though the previous industry was the fashion industry the quick learning ability and skills helped her to go ahead in different looking business.
The sense of marketing and branding assisted a lot to stand with the polished image presenting the professionalism to customers. Resurfacing the existing housing at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M. is an honor to provide beautiful, elegant and durable kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
4. Lynn Gastineau – Owner and founder, Gastineau Log Homes, a producer of oak log homes in New Bloomfield, Mo.
Grabbing the educational opportunities and paying more attention to learning, reading, attending classes, trade shows, educational seminars and local homebuilder’s association helped her to move ahead in the construction industry.
5. Beverley Kruskol – Owner, M.Y. Pacific Building, Inc., a general contracting company in Los Angeles
Beverley says be assertive instead of getting aggressive. She diversified her company successfully in the various construction crafts fields like painting, drywall, special carpentry, lacquer, Venetian plaster, electrical work, etc and successfully leading in the construction business.