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

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

From the Blog

How the PWC Chicago Network Strengthens Women and the Industry

Blog Post, April 2026

When Ann Schuessler, a member of PWC Chicago’s Mentorship & Education Committee and a leader at Assembly Built, talks about the future of construction in Chicago, she doesn’t just talk about jobs. She talks about networks.

After learning about the manufacturing sector, Ann found herself reflecting on Chicago’s own industrial history. This city once operated as a deeply integrated network of makers, builders, engineers, and tradespeople. Over time, much of that connective tissue has thinned.

Her question became: What would it take to intentionally rebuild that network — and ensure women are deeply embedded in it at every level?

Through PWC Chicago, she’s helping answer that question.

Candid Convo

Wednesday, April 15

3:30 - 5:00pm

Holding Space: Caring for Ourselves, Our Teams, and Our Families

PWC Chicago members are invited to Gold Sponsor Bulley & Andrews for an intentional conversation about navigating the realities of work-life balance in our industry.

Confidence & Connecting

Wednesday, April 22

8:00 - 11:00am

PWC Chicago Members are invited to attend a Professional Development course. Confidence & Connecting is a 3-hour executive leadership training for mid-level & senior managers.

Spring Panel

Thursday, May 7th

5:30 - 8:30pm

Affordable Net Zero: Building for Carbon, Cost, and Community Resilience

The Spring Panel highlights practitioners operating under new norms and explores how Net-Zero strategies can drive just, equitable, and community-centered progress throughout Chicagoland.