Number of Women in the Construction Workforce Is on the Rise
The number of women in the U.S. construction workforce rose for the 10th consecutive year in 2025, reaching 1.36 million—a 45% increase since 2016—with the female share hitting 11.3% amid gains in field and technical roles like service occupations up 47% year-over-year. Workforce shortages and digital transformation are accelerating opportunities in trades such as welding, electrical and HVAC, as well as tech-driven positions in project management and sustainability.
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The number of women in the U.S. construction workforce rose for the 10th consecutive year in 2025, reaching 1.36 million—a 45% increase since 2016—with the female share hitting 11.3% amid gains in field and technical roles like service occupations up 47% year-over-year. Workforce shortages and digital transformation are accelerating opportunities in trades such as welding, electrical and HVAC, as well as tech-driven positions in project management and sustainability.
Source: constructionexec. Original: https://constructionexec.com/article/number-of-women-in-the-construction-workforce-is-on-the-rise/
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