P1 Construction Celebrates Women in Construction Week
With the month of March comes Women in Construction Week. From field workers to management positions, the number of women working in construction has been steadily growing. Women now make up 10.8% of the construction sector.
From office to field, we asked just a few of the many women at P1 to share experiences and what they love about the industry.
Kelly McBride, Estimating Coordinator
Q: What has been the most challenging thing about working in construction?
A: When I began working in the construction industry, the most challenging thing for me was learning the lingo. I have worked for architects, engineers, and now contractors, and each one has their own part of the construction process and different terms to learn. Google was very helpful when I didn’t want others to know that I had no idea what they were talking about!
Q: What is the thing you enjoy most about working in construction?
A: Each day can bring new progress and challenges, but seeing what a team can create together is very rewarding. Everyone has a role to fill from start to finish, and figuring out how to bring the most value to my role, and benefit those around me, is something I take pride in doing.
Samantha Boh, Project Engineer
Q: What has been the most challenging thing about working in construction?
A: One of the most challenging things about my position is working with a multitude of personalities and learning to navigate difficult expectations and a sometimes stressful workload.
Q: What is the thing you enjoy most about working in construction?
A: The reward is seeing the tangible results of your work. I enjoy seeing something I worked hard on come to life. This makes the challenges worth it and helps me overcome that next set of hurdles.
Lacy McNeil, Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator, IUOE Local 101
Q: What has been the most challenging thing about working in construction?
A: The hardest thing about working in construction, for me, has been learning – and remembering – all the controls on all the different equipment.
Q: What is the thing you enjoy most about working in construction?
A: The best thing is how the work challenges me every day. I also love being able to work outside.
Crystal Holms, Apprentice Sheet Metal, SMART Local 2
Q: What has been the most challenging thing about working in construction?
A: One of the challenges I’ve faced in the construction industry is being seen as an equal in a male-dominated profession.
Q: What is the thing you enjoy most about working in construction?
A: What I enjoy most is seeing the work we do become a functioning system, especially since I work mostly new construction.
Thank you to ALL the women at P1, from field to office, who make our work possible and help drive company success every day!
