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!

Member Benefits

Inspiring & Inclusive Programming

Leadership & Networking Opportunities

Mentorship Program

Become a Member

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

From the Blog

Founding Voices

Sara Urizar on Building a Community Where Women Belong

Every organization has an origin story, and it's the people behind that story who bring it to life. In our Founding Voices series, the Communications Committee sits down with the women who helped establish Professional Women in Construction (PWC) Chicago to reflect on the early days of the chapter, how it has evolved, and what its continued growth means to them.

For Founding Board Member Sara Urizar, joining PWC Chicago wasn't just about helping launch a professional organization, it was about creating the kind of community she had been searching for throughout her own career.

Member Connect

Wednesday, August 12

4:30 - 6:30pm

Enjoy a casual happy hour while networking with fellow members the PWC Chicago August Member Connect, hosted by Gold Sponsor ARCO/Murray.

Annual Member Meeting

Wednesday, September 23

8:00 - 10:00am

Join the PWC Chicago Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, and members at the Annual Member Meeting where members have the chance to hear updates, join committees, and reconnect.