FORT WORTH, TX — The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will turn 50 next year. Membership in the organization is on the rise, reflecting the increasing number of women in the construction field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of women in construction jobs increased 20% between 1995 and 2000.
The association is seizing the opportunity to reach out to new markets and spread the word that construction jobs are a viable alternative for women.