Women in Concrete

Women in Concrete brings you stories about women who are making a difference in the concrete industry. Each month we will bring you profiles, studies, or surveys to show you the latest on women in the concrete industry. These columns appear in The Concrete Producer and Concrete Construction magazines.

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Kari Moosmann
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  • Meet the First ACI Women
    • Women were meeting almost secretly long before female networking became routine.

  • Breaking Down Barriers
    • Women making a difference share their experiences.

  • Taking the Next Step
    • Women in Concrete expands its reach.

  • Family Affair
    • Association president encourages involvement in similar organizations.

  • Concrete Adds Up


  • Helping to Build Bridges
    • The PCA official influences the nation while doing work she loves.

  • Peer Connection
    • The popular Women in Concrete Luncheon pleases the audience.

  • Don't Miss the View
    • Connecting to others keeps you informed.

  • Women in Concrete Luncheon Presentations


  • Multitasking the Industry
    • With her attention to detail, this woman meets her clients' needs.

  • A Secret Desire
    • The beauty of bridges attracted her for years until she realized she wanted to build them.

  • A Chance Meeting
    • When old friends asked her to help out, she was undaunted.

  • Keeping Producers Safe
    • Entrepreneurship is a family tradition.

  • Proving It's a Greener World with Concrete
    • Researcher-engineer is making a difference.

  • Ms. Sherlock Holmes
    • Just by watching her clients, she can deduce their real needs.

  • An Artist's Touch
    • Women look at concrete differently than men.

  • Driven to Help
    • This woman improves driver safety and retention.

  • No Turning Back
    • There are many reasons why sustainability is the future.

  • Driving Success
    • The HR manager tries to get people more involved with the company.

  • California Dream Builder
    • Diversity is coming to the concrete industry.

  • A Room Full of Believers
    • The event's speakers all have a cause about which they feel strong.

  • Accounting for Progress
    • This accountant-turned dispatcher wants to learn more about concrete.

  • Training the Whole Driver
    • Nina Williams' stresses diet, exercise and rest in order to assist driver safety.

  • Accounting for Progress
    • This accountant-turned dispatcher wants to learn more about concrete.

  • A Little Help
    • Mentoring is a great way to meet people and develop talent.

  • Code Master
    • Lisa Ising shows how to meet tough regulations.

  • Women to the Gunwales
    • Special events help women develop leadership roles.

  • Name Recognition
    • Titles are meaningless unless you live up to their spirit.

  • These Women Get It
    • Communicating is about more than just talking.

  • A Life In Concrete
    • Women might stereotype construction jobs.

  • Rising Up
    • Women are breaking down boundaries and exceeding expectations in the tilt-up industry.

  • What's in a Name?
    • Mary Hurd was a pioneer in engineering and construction journalism.

  • Good-hearted People
    • The U.S. Army helped prepare this saleswoman for a life of hard work.

  • It's Network Time
    • Women in concrete have an array of industry groups for support.

    Resources

    The following list provides a number of national organizations that are geared toward helping women working in the construction industry. Most of these organizations also list their regional locations and Web addresses on their site. Finding local seminars and meetings is a fantastic way to interact face-to-face with other women with the same interests and positions.

    • Charm and Hammer As a safety products distributor, Charm and Hammer provides hardworking women and their employers with instant access to quality, appropriately fitting safety gear and accessories for a diverse workforce; not just small sizes, all sizes. Charm and Hammer is a 100%-women-owned business.
    • National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) NAWIC's objectives are to unite for the mutual benefit of the women who are actively engaged in the various phases of the construction industry; promote cooperation, fellowship, and a better understanding among members of the association; promote education and contribute to the betterment of the construction industry; encourage women to pursue and establish careers in the construction industry; and provide members an awareness of the legislative process and legislation as it relates to the construction industry.
    • National Association of Women in Masonry (NAWM) NAWM strives to create an environment through education, training, and networking that enhances the leadership skills of women in the building industry. NAWM was founded to help build a community of women devoted to leadership and to offer opportunities for ongoing education and training. This will create opportunities for the continued inclusion of women in our fields and lead to a greater recognition of our achievements.
    • Professional Women in Construction (PWC) PWC is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing professional, entrepreneurial, and managerial opportunities for women and other "nontraditional" populations in construction and related industries.
    • Sisters in the Building Trades The mission of the Sisters in the Building Trades is to expand a network of active women to affirm women as a positive and growing part of the construction workforce. Their aim is to increase the number of tradeswomen through cooperative recruitment efforts and mentoring support for enhanced retention. They hold regular meetings allowing women to network and share their experiences; match mentors to new tradeswomen; enter into partnership with disadvantaged women to provide encouragement; and reinforce appropriate workplace conduct.
    • Tradeswomen Now and Tomorrow Tradeswomen Now and Tomorrow (TNT) is a national coalition committed to achieving economic equity by increasing the number of women in trade and technical fields, and by fostering equality in their working conditions. TNT promotes policies, actions, and partnerships designed to improve access to nontraditional fields and support sustained employment in blue-collar careers such as construction, manufacturing, and transportation.
    • Women Construction Owners & Executives USA (WCOE) The single need to further the goals of women owners and executives in construction was the basis for WCOE's beginnings. Its purpose is to assist women in executive management positions within the industry, provide resources to enhance the professional development of every member, create a legislative network to monitor and pursue legislation advantageous to the business community and the construction industry, and encourage professional standards and member responsibility within the industry.