Your architect isn't your project manager either. Your husband Googling things on the weekend isn't your project manager. Here's what happens to your budget and timeline when no one actually is.... you are headed off a cliff... https://www.loom.com/share/3218e24aa6654106b1260afacdda527f

See my latest Substack post. Link below: https://drummondnaomi.substack.com/p/from-tired-to-market-ready?r=3hg720

You'll be Fired The myth: The construction culture punishes women who complain. Report harassment or safety issues, and you’re marked as a troublemaker. Keep your head down and get along. Why It’s Busted: The Legal and Policy Landscape Has Shifted Harassment in construction is now illegal and well-documented. Research shows that 26.5% of tradeswomen report high levels of harassment, and 47.7% report experiencing differential treatment. But the response from the industry has been legislation and policy, not acceptance. OSHA, NAWIC, and industry bodies have established clear protocols for reporting and handling harassment.

The myth: Construction is a boys’ club. Women are isolated, unsupported, and likely to quit. Don’t expect mentorship or community. Why It’s Busted: Female Mentorship Is Now Available (And Growing) Research on women in construction identifies lack of female role models as a barrier: 48% of women report a lack of female role models. This is real. But it’s changing. Organizations like NAWIC, Women in Construction Week, and dedicated mentorship programs are expanding. We have a group called Women in Steel Capped Boots who are dedicated to support women coming into and staying in the Construction Industry

It's a weird myth that technical trades require a different kind of mind based on gender. It's society that pegs women as "naturally suited to clerical, administrative, and support work". It's a history and pipeline problem really, i.e. Data shows that in Australia and the USA, women comprise 80-86% of clerical and administrative roles in construction, but only about 4% of technical and trades positions. This discrepancy is not because women lack technical capability. It’s because of: historic lack of mentorship, limited access to apprenticeships, gender stereotypes, and poor recruitment practices.