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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!

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

From the Blog

Otero, Yanira

Yanira Otero

Member Spotlight

Training & Development Administrator / Bulley & Andrews

Yanira Otero's path in this industry has been a winding road. Throughout her career, from starting at a small MBE to navigating corporate environments, Yanira has prioritized feeling a sense of belonging. Now, as Training & Development Administrator at Bulley & Andrews, Yanira focuses on onboarding, facilitating internal and external continuing education for staff, and assisting with the B&A summer internship program.

Mark Your Calendar

Professional Development

Tuesday, May 12

11:00am - 12:30pm

Exploring Cost Inflation & Tariff Impacts

PWC Chicago members are invited to attend this 90 minute Professional Development session where leaders discuss current development economic indications.

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Member Connect

Wednesday, May 20

4:30 - 6:00pm

Gold Sponsor Reed Construction hosts the May Member Connect for PWC Chicago members to network over happy hour.

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Professional Development

Thursday, May 28th

12:00 - 1:30pm

Navigating the Effective Business Lunch

This course covers strategies designed to help PWC Chicago members cultivate client relationships and convert them into tangible business opportunities.

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Upcoming Events

Learn more about PWC Chicago and how we support, advance, & connect women & promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction & related industries.

PWC Winter Social 2023. Photo © Tipping Point Photography.