Women's participation in the U.S. construction industry reached 1.36 million in 2025, a 45% increase over the past decade and representing 11-12% of the workforce, with fastest growth in service occupations and skilled trades like production and material moving. The report highlights opportunities in tradesworker roles, where women hold just 4.3% of positions such as carpentry and electrical work.
Source: abccarolinas. Original: https://abccarolinas.org/women-construction-workers-in-2026-the-most-realistic-answer-to-the-carolinas-labor-shortage/
