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/
