NAWIC Sacramento Participates in Women in Construction Fall Conference Hosted by CIEF and SRBX NAWIC Sacramento members represented the organization during two breakout sessions. Sacramento Chapter President-Elect Karen Conrod of Herrero Builders opened the conference.  “Sacramento is currently one of the hottest construction markets in the United States. Women make up 51 percent of our population but [...]

  Are you a woman in the construction industry? Whether you are new on the job, or an industry veteran — most of us have had a look around and noticed women make up a small percentage of our workforce. The numbers don’t lie. That can feel lonely, competitive, and sometimes uncertain. But you are not alone. [...]

The Sacramento chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction was recognized at the national level for exemplary contributions and communications efforts during the 2021 Women In Construction Week, as well as individual member recognition as Emerging Professionals to watch in the construction industry. The announcements were made during the annual NAWIC National Conference in August.   [...]

Lindsey Rowe Parker- NAWIC Sacramento Member Receives a Marketing Star Award within the Pacific Northwest Region.  With 15 years of experience representing top-tier global brands in marketing communications, Lindsey has a unique yet broad set of skills in this space. From extensive experience in client relations, public relations & communications, digital marketing, celebrity activations to ensuring cohesive [...]

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) celebrated Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 7-13, 2021. NAWIC’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry.  The focus of WIC Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry. It is also a time for local chapters to give [...]

Dear NAWIC members, We are troubled by the recent rise in hate crimes against our Asian American and Pacific Islander neighbors. Since the National Association of Women in Construction began, it has stood for those who are underrepresented, unheard and discriminated against. It is our duty and responsibility to continue to do so and speak up for [...]

"For almost 60 years NAWIC Sacramento has enhanced careers for women working within the Construction industry in the Sacramento region. At one point in time, our chapter was one of the largest chapters in the entire US." says Agata Krasniewska, President of NAWIC Sacramento. "I became inspired and started to participate in rebuilding NAWIC Sacramento Chapter after [...]

Agata: Be in charge of your own career. No matter whether you are a student trying to enter an industry or an industry veteran. No one would be a better champion of your person than yourself. An advice that I received was to join various professional networking groups, find one that suits you the most and get [...]

We made it through WIC Week! What an impactful week for not only our chapter but for our industry as a whole! Thank you to our WIC Week Committee for organizing our events: Dona Lisa Buschmann, Liz Romo, Karen Carr, Brianna Falor, Amy Pearce, Marsha Perry Taras & Lindsey Rowe Parker! PROCLAMATIONS Thanks to your hard work, [...]

No matter what your interests or passions, there is a career for you in construction! Hear from the women of the Sacramento Chapter of NAWIC on their careers, how they got into the industry, and what it means to be in construction. There is more than what meets the eye! Join NAWIC for mentorship, networking, and education [...]