Professional Women in Construction

PWC is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to support, advance, and connect women and promote diversity in the architecture, engineering, construction, and related fields. Fourteen industry leaders in Chicago came together in 2021 to extend that mission to the first midwestern chapter. Our vision is implemented by actively engaging our members in career development, hosting events that facilitate connection and foster open conversation, and providing leadership opportunities on member-driven committees. We welcome all genders in our membership - together we can do more to support women in our industry!

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We support, advance, and connect women and promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction and related industries.

From the Blog

A Day in the Life Escarpita, October 2025 (Facebook Post) (1)

A Day in the Life at Escarpita Construction

"I like to end my day by making sure everything is in order for the next one. Typically, I will review progress, check off what’s been completed, and note any issues that need to be addressed first thing in the morning."

In this blog post, the Communications Committee sits down with two successful women from Escarpita Construction to learn about their daily lives. By taking a stroll in their shoes for a day, we get a glimpse into their role responsibilities and strategies for balancing priorities.

Women Who Build College Mentorship

Friday, October 24th

11:30am - 2:00pm

The Mentorship & Programs Committees are partnering to host an informative and interactive panel for college & university students in Chicago.

Open to the public.

Candid Convo

Wednesday, November 5th

4:30 - 6:00pm

Explore how to best prepare for year-end discussions at the November Candid Convo, Navigating Career Performance Discussions. This event is for PWC Chicago Members.