One third of a person’s life is spent at work — and in construction, that time is marked by long shifts, physical strain and constant pressure to perform. Those conditions take a toll on the mind, with real consequences for safety, productivity and retention. That reality has pushed more leaders to take mental health seriously. But in a culture where toughness is the norm, … [More]
Comparing Wages and Numbers of Women in Construction
Construction has historically been a male-dominated sector. In the 1960s, only about 6% of construction industry workers were women. This figure began to rise sharply between 1970 and the early 1990s, coinciding with increasing rates of female labor force participation overall. Between then and the mid-2000s, female representation in the construction sector remained relatively … [More]
