Even though females make up about 50% of the overall U.S. workforce, the construction workforce can only claim 10% of female employees. This means women are still an untapped employee market, especially in construction and the trades. Women need to feel like they’re part of the team and have the right fitting PPE. They are strong team members, willing to learn, and have a diverse set of skills. Their development and inclusion as team members and as professionals at the jobsite is key to retention.
