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星期四, 三月 16, 2023

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BOSTON and LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm, participated in Women in Construction (WIC) Week, joining the annual celebration that promotes the role of women in the construction industry and highlights the critical need for increased representation nationwide. The firm's WIC Week activities were developed specifically to align with this year's theme, celebrating the different journeys women have taken to a career in construction and the goal of bringing more women to the industry at all levels.

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BOSTON and LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm , participated in Women in Construction (WIC) Week, joining the annual celebration that promotes the role of women in the construction industry and highlights the critical need for increased representation nationwide.
While the share of women construction workers has steadily increased since 2016, women still only represent 10.9% of the workforce .
As a result, Shawmut leads the industry with a workforce comprised of over 30% women and 20% in senior roles.
"Every year, I look forward to celebrating Women in Construction Week, as it is an important time to recognize the women in this industry while also taking action, driving awareness, and hosting impactful discussions to help create a more equitable and inclusive industry," said Les Hiscoe, CEO at Shawmut Design and Construction.