Panel Delivers Positive Lessons Learned for Women in Construction
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Pictured from left: Angela Cotie and Taliah McGowan, Gilbane Building Company; Lana Coble, Tellepsen; Abbey Roberson, Texas Medical Center; Lynn Terry, J E Dunn Construction Co.; Randee Herrin, TDIndustries, Inc.; Ashley Rhodes, McCarthy Building Cos.; and Marilyn Greeley, D E Harvey Builders.
More than 100 women in construction — representing all levels in the field, incuding university students — shared their stories of success, endurance, hardships and what it is like to be a female in a male-dominated profession at AGC Houston's first Women In Construction panel discussion.
On Thursday, June 13, 2019, Lana Coble,Taliah McGowan, Marilyn Greeley, Lynn Terry, Randee Herrin, Ashley Rhodes, and Angela Cotie, shared their careers' lessons learned in the commercial construction industry. Moderated by Abbey Roberson, VP of Planning, Texas Medical Center, the panel discussions brought frank and inspiring stories related to life-work balance in an open arena.
Check out event photos here!
What's It Like To Be A Woman In The Field?
On November 27, 2018, an interactive focus group of women met at TDIndustries, drawing more than 50 attendees — from young project engineers to seasoned professionals in construction. During the program, the attendees answered questions about their career, issues they face as a woman in the construction industry and personal information.
Click here to view their responses in the infographic report.
