CELEBRATing WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
Strong Women in a diverse + inclusive workforce

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C.D. Smith Celebrates Women in Construction (WIC) Week | March 7-13, 2021

FOND DU LAC, WI—Join C.D. Smith Construction as we celebrate women in the construction industry during national Women in Construction (WIC) Week, March 7-13, 2021.

At C.D. Smith we support + celebrate women in construction with focus on diversity-inclusion for female construction workers.

WIC Week's focus is to highlight women and their role in the construction industry. From the jobsite to the board room, women contribute to strategic decision-making, preconstruction, project management, estimating, field labor, engineering and more.

C.D. Smith Women in Construction Project Manager Mila Merchan Getting the Job Done Construction Worker Preconstruction PM

"At C.D. Smith Construction, we employ strong women in a variety of construction roles," says Connie Coon, VP of H.R. "In the office and the field, women are a key part of our 85-year history and our plans for future growth as well."

C.D. Smith Women in Construction Laborer Jennifer Winkler Getting the Job Done Construction Worker Apprentice Concrete

Missy Steffes serves as the Operations Manager for C.D. Smith Construction with 24 years of engineering and project management experience. "I thought I wanted to be a nurse, but then my high school drafting teacher suggested construction. I am so glad I chose this professional path as it has been rewarding and something I truly love doing every day," says Missy.

C.D. Smith Women in Construction Project Site Safety Inspector Sue Behling Getting the Job Done Construction Safety Worker

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up 10% of the construction workforce. This percentage includes administrative and office roles as well as field employees.

C.D. Smith is celebrating Women in Construction week through a social media campaign to recognize their roles in the industry.

C.D. Smith Women in Construction Project Manager Sara Wright Getting the Job Done Construction Worker Preconstruction PM

"As a company, we recognize the value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce," explains President and CEO Justin Smith. "We simply would not be the company we are today without the strong women we employ."

Watch 2021 Videos + Learn more About Women in Construction at C.D. Smith

Media contact: Molly Haack
920.924.2900
mhaack@cdsmith.com

 


2021 Women in Construction Videos

 

Sue Behling, Site Safety Inspector | Women in Construction Video 01 of 03 (Scroll down for more videos.)

Site Safety Inspector, Sue Behling, speaks from the heart about showing love for her team by ensuring construction site safety.


 


Jennifer Winkler, Laborer | Women in Construction Video 02 of 03

Laborer, Jennifer Winkler, talks about her favorite construction projects and skilled trades experiences.


 


Mila Merchan, Project Manager | Women in Construction Video 03 of 03

Project Manager, Mila Merchan, gives insight into intricate project planning and how she learned what she knows today.


 


About C.D. Smith

C.D. Smith Construction is an industry leader in safely providing the highest quality commercial construction services. Utilizing an integrated approach and self-performing trade services combined with technical expertise, our team serves as a solutions provider throughout all phases of a project, from planning through construction. With veteran leadership and dedication to our employees and clients, we proudly place our name on projects of all sizes across the United States.

We Build Careers in Construction

C.D. Smith Construction offers a wide variety of growth opportunities in the trades. Are you looking to build your career with an industry leader in construction? We'd love to hear from you! Explore our CAREERS PAGE or get in touch by clicking the 'We Build Careers!' link to request more information.

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