National Women in Construction Week
In honor of National Women in Construction Week, March 6-12, 2022, Alliant is proud to highlight women working in the construction industry: women who push through boundaries and inspire the people around them.
To understand what motivates and drives them, Alliant asked them a series of questions and received very inspirational answers. To read their stories, click below.
Carolyn Farino
Head of Insurance, Americas,
Lendlease
"When you look back at the final project and are able to say, 'wow, I helped construct that building in some way, shape or form', there's a sense of pride in every one of those projects"
-Carolyn Farino
Shirley Forer
Vice President of Construction
Risk Management,
The Related Companies, LP
"Women have a lot to offer to any industry, but women can offer a perspective not previously considered in the construction industry."
-Shirley Forer
Kelly Kinzer
Head of Construction,
Zurich North America
"There’s never been a better time for women to join the construction industry. Now more than ever successful contractors recognize the benefits of diversity across all levels of their organization."
-Kelly Kinzer
Maria Matamoros
Vice President of Risk Management,
The Weitz Company
"Teamwork is extraordinary in construction. Just watching as it all comes together – people, teams, expertise, design, material, equipment – it’s amazing."
-Maria Matamoros
Maren Mooney
Legal and Claims Manager,
The Weitz Company
"The construction industry is just a diamond in the rough waiting to be found. There’s so much we can do with it."
-Maren Mooney
Erika Urbani
Chief Financial Officer,
Vice President of Finance,
R.D. Olson
"Construction is an industry hungry for qualified and quality people, and women fit the bill. The industry offers lucrative career paths, with many opportunities for growth. And yet, that seems to be a well-kept secret."
-Erika Urbani
National Association of Women in Construction
NAWIC has over 115 chapters throughout the United States and continues the vision of its founding members by advocating for the value and impact of women builders, professionals and tradeswomen in all aspects of the construction industry.
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