Women in Construction (WIC) Week, led by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), highlights the achievements of women in a historically male-dominated industry. This year’s theme is “Together We Rise”, which celebrates the strength and knowledge of women and the vital role they play in shaping the future of the construction industry.
At Bremik Construction, we are committed to fostering gender diversity through mentorship, leadership, and inclusive hiring. Our female team members bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and strong leadership, driving both our success and a more equitable industry. This week, we are celebrating with site tours led by our women in the field, networking events, and outreach to the next generation of builders.
To dive deeper into their experiences, challenges, and advice, we spoke with some of the women of Bremik. Here is what they had to say:
What is the biggest lesson you have learned in your role?
Communication is the most valuable skill to develop. I am honest about what I do and don’t know, and ask questions from subject-matter experts to help me accomplish the goals of the project. I try and communicate expectations and follow up on those expectations frequently.
What is your top piece of advice for women just entering the industry?
When you lack the skills and knowledge of your trade due to being new, seek out ways to become an invaluable member of your team. Show up for work on time every day, take pride in what you do, and make it your mission to make everyone’s job easier by having you around. Examples of this include: keeping lists of materials and tools on site, organizing the job box every time you use it, unlock and lock up tools each day, pay attention to your journeyman and hand them tools and materials when needed, or get people water if it’s hot out. Most importantly, find a network of women in the industry for support. You will need it.
What is the biggest lesson you have learned in your role?
I started at Bremik as a project administrator, and the transition from working in the office to working out in the field is huge. There is so much to learn, there are processes that I have never seen or even heard of, and it could be overwhelming. However, I have determined to take in as much as I could and learn a bit more every single day. Even though I don’t have the same background as most people working in the same role, I believe that when I have the determination to learn and the willingness to work twice or even three times as hard, I will still be able get to where I want to be.
What is your top piece of advice for women just entering the industry?
Be prepared to work hard and be challenged, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Everyone around you, your superintendent, project manager, and project engineer, could be good sources of knowledge. Also, get out there and observe your subcontractors doing their work, and ask them questions as they are actually building things and are the professionals. With the knowledge that you have and a positive attitude towards learning, you will earn other’s respect regardless of your gender.
What is the biggest lesson you have learned in your role?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned in my role as a Project Administrator is communication. It’s important to communicate at every level of the development of a project from first introductions to estimating and value engineering, design, preconstruction, construction, and after the dust settles. Communication to and with all key individuals including but not limited to clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers, and the in-house team(s) working on a specific project will help the project complete on time, on budget, and to the utmost satisfaction of all players.
What is your top piece of advice for women just entering the industry?
The top piece of advice for women just entering the industry is to be open to new challenges and know your strengths in order to speak up for yourself. There are a multitude of positions open to women in construction whether it’s providing trade work in the field, offering project engineering and management expertise, sales and marketing opportunities, commanding a leadership role, or contributing in-house support. There are plenty of opportunities for women in this industry, and we are vital to its continued growth and success. Having the courage and fortitude to speak up will continue to open more and more of these opportunities for women’s success in construction.
What is the biggest lesson you have learned in your role?
Safety is a role of WHY questions. It natural for people to want to know why things are unsafe and why we need to put new measures. Welcome the why questions.
What is your top piece of advice for women just entering the industry?
Construction is filled with so many skilled people. Learn and grow from everyone around you, you will realize this will help you to grow in your career and role.
What is the biggest lesson you have learned in your role?
Being adaptable. Construction moves at a quick pace and deadlines are always changing.
What is your top piece of advice for women just entering the industry?
Be confident and ask all the questions.
What is the biggest lesson you have learned in your role?
Being open minded to change.
What is your top piece of advice for women just entering the industry?
Embrace your authenticity and be confident in what you know.
What is the biggest lesson you have learned in your role?
Discipline is everything. Having a routine is one thing but committing to it and consistently delivering work you’re proud of is what truly matters. Success isn’t luck—it comes from showing up every day, working hard, honing your skills, and holding yourself to a high standard. Stay focused on what’s right in front of you. The big picture can feel overwhelming, but real progress happens when you tackle one step at a time with consistency and determination.
What is your top piece of advice for women just entering the industry?
Marketing in this field isn’t just making things look good—it’s about deeply understanding projects, clients, and the industry as a whole. Feedback is invaluable. Every piece of input is an opportunity to learn, refine, and improve. When my work is reviewed, it reveals what’s effective, what’s lacking, and where potential blind spots exist. Taking the time to analyze and apply that feedback elevates the work to the next level.
What is the biggest lesson you have learned in your role?
Making sure you do things right the first time and double check your work to avoid any mistakes.
What is your top piece of advice for women just entering the industry?
Don’t be afraid to try something new, you never know if you’ll like it until you try.