The appointees are award-winning design professional Evelyn M. Fujimoto and Lori Peek, Director of the Natural Hazards Center and Sociology Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder.
The ASAE Research Foundation advances association and nonprofit leadership, focusing on three important areas: research, leadership, and innovation. 84 Lumber is a woman-owned and -operated business certified through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. The company operates more than 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops, and engineered wood product centers.
For decades, the National Institute of Building Sciences has recognized outstanding members of the built environment.
During the pandemic, NIBS opened several new awards categories to winners. These include the Exceptional Woman in Building Award, NIBS Distinguished Service, NIBS Innovator, Future Leaders, and DEI Leadership.
Last year, our 2023 Exceptional Woman in Building was innovation catalyst Salla Eckhardt.
NIBS recently hosted an invitation-only Women Executives in Building symposium.
More than 40 women attended, and speakers included NIBS board members and women executives from both corporate and nonprofit built environment organizations. Event sponsors included Delta Controls, 84 Lumber, Compass Datacenters, Daiken, and Green Building Initiative.
Highlights included:
The Women in Construction – West Coast Conference is designed for women in all fields and positions within the construction industry. It provides a forum for women to network, learn, educate, and share ideas. This is a one-of-a-kind conference on the West Coast providing educational panels, professional development, and networking for women in the construction industry. The conference has been planned by women leaders in the construction industry and is scheduled to be an annual event, changing venue locations each year to various western cities.
Today’s virtual world has challenged many business professionals, when it comes to deepening relationships and being authentic.
What’s OK to share on those Zoom calls?
Is it appropriate to discuss your favorite Peloton class? What about your most recent Netflix binge? These would’ve been fair game in person around the office watercooler.
More than 20 leaders joined the December 7 meeting of the Women Executives in Building to discuss authenticity and what it means to honor your authentic self.
This is the 7th year of bringing women together to discuss, brainstorm and celebrate women's unique role in the construction industry. Meet more than 200 female executives and managers who will attend from top firms across home building and remodeling.
This year's conference is about the power of transformation as we examine the present—and craft the future—of women in industry.
The conference will provide:
Innovative Solutions for the Built Environment
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