Closing the Gender Gap in Construction Thomas Industry Podcast

While women comprise 47% of the American workforce, they represent only 9% of the construction workforce. Yet among the more than 7,000 employees at Rosendin Electric, one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States, women represent 30% of the company’s staff on some projects, like the Atkina Renewable Power Project in Texas. While the firm’s focus on recruiting and retaining women is particularly unique for the construction sector, “it’s just the way that people live and coexist within Rosendin,” says Senior Safety Manager of East Coast Renewables Alison Elwell. In the latest podcast episode, Elwell speaks with Thomas Vice President of Platform Growth & Engagement Cathy Ma about diversity, culture, and communication in the construction sector.

Resources From This Episode:
Watch Full Interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/hnlvP1gXJ0A

Learn More About Alison Elwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-elwell-70001510b/

Learn More About Rosendin Electric: https://www.rosendin.com/

Only 1 in 4 Manufacturing Leaders Are Women, New Report Reveals [Thomas Insights]: https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/only-1-in-4-manufacturing-leaders-are-women-new-report-reveals

Must-read Advice from 6 Successful Women in Industry (Q&A) [Thomas Insights]: https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/must-read-advice-from-6-successful-women-in-industry-q-a