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Move Over, Bob the Builder…
There’s a new movement in the working population and it’s got a pink hue to it. More females are picking up a hammer and nails, and leaving behind the nail salon for a challenging industry where women have remained underrepresented for decades. What’s behind this trend and what areas are being filled with a feminine touch?
Equal Opportunity Hiring
Equal Opportunity Hiring
The presence of women in the construction industry grew year over year between 2002 and 2006 before the downturn in the housing market. According to labor force statistics from the Current Population Survey (CPS), this number grew to 1.1 million females, or nine percent of the construction workforce in 2007.
Beginning in 2012, the number of women started to climb once again. What started as approximately 802,000 females in 2012 has grown steadily to the current statistic of 970,000 in 2017. While still below the pre-recession level, all indicators seem to point to a lady-friendly resurgence in the coming years.
Day in the Life
David Weekley Homes is proud to employ female builders throughout our divisions, including Phoenix, Colorado Springs, Nashville and Orlando. The Dallas market has the greatest presence with four full-time, female builders, including Janelle White.
“At first, Homeowners might feel curious about having a female builder but once they meet me, they feel secure in knowing I have a true passion for building their home with a keen eye for details,” said Janelle White, Builder with David Weekley Homes in Dallas. “I understand the importance of strong communication during the process, and thrive off delivering them their dream home that we help create together.”
Day in the Life
Janelle White
Sales Consultants, Secretaries and Builders
Sales Consultants, Secretaries and Builders
Women occupy a number of roles in the construction industry, such as administrative, professional, managerial, construction and production jobs. Sales and office occupations employ the largest number of women within the construction industry. According to the Labor Statistics from the Current Population Survey, women accounted for 73 percent of workers in sales and office positions, including 421,000 women in office and administrative support roles, and 21,000 in sales and related occupations in 2017. Occasionally, one role will lead to another as females learn more about the industry through day-to-day responsibilities and translate their experience to more hands-on field positions.
With growing demand and equal opportunities, women are gravitating toward the construction industry in a variety of roles. Keep your eyes out to see if your next home has a special, feminine touch.
