Women have made great strides in pursuing careers and leadership roles in construction, but there’s more that can be done to boost their numbers in the industry and ensure they maintain an even footing with male colleagues, according to presenters and attendees at the Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference, held Aug. 24-27.
Two senior leaders of Target Corp.’s construction program opened the conference, telling attendees that they are using size, scale and resources to advance social justice and racial equity both inside and outside of the retail giant. “We don't have all the answers nor have we asked all the right questions,” said Amber Koehler, senior director of construction. “What we do know is that we are in this together and that doing better is a priority.”