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Association News
Don't miss out on early registration for NAWIC's 69th Annual Conference! Early Registration ends May 19. Click the link below to register.
With this year's theme being Keys to the Future, NAWIC wants to provide the resources for students to succeed!
NAWIC will be accepting school supplies that will be donated to the Houston Independent School District and all supplies will be presented at NAWIC'S 69th Annual Conference!
If you are attending Annual Conference, supplies will be accepted onsite. If you are NOT attending, donations have to be sent to the NAWIC National office by July 16! Click the link below to donate!
Education / Training
I like models, the kind that are simple, easily understandable, and make total sense. We talk about SMART goals. In clarifying roles, I advocate for RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed). A guest speaker at the Carolinas AGC Construction Business Academy laid one out in such beauty, simplicity, and eloquence that I must share it. In construction, we talk about tools. Click the link below to read more.
NEF is solely supported by sponsorships and donations and its Ladder Club of Success offers individuals the opportunity to support NEF with one-time or reoccurring automatic donations. Your financial support educates others through various programs and construction industry education courses. Fundraising is also done by NEF Fundraising Liaisons at a Regional and Chapter level.
Starting Monday, the 11th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction will commence, running from May 6th to May 10th. As a component of the ongoing Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction, the Falls Stand-Down has disseminated valuable information and materials to countless individuals in the industry over the last decade. Click the link below to learn more.
Achieving project diversity goals has become a critical imperative for general contractors and owners. However, the traditional approach to procuring bids from qualified certified diverse subcontractors is plagued by inefficiencies, inaccurate data, and limited outreach, impeding contractors’ ability to meet targets and capitalize on the cost-saving benefits of increased competition.
This webinar with live Q&A, hosted by Tough Leaf, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing this process by streamlining compliance efforts, driving down costs, and fostering a more vibrant, inclusive, and competitive construction landscape.
The NAWIC DEI Committee is proud to announce applications for the DEI Awards are now live! You can find the applications here.
Do you know a company serving as a catalyst for change, a colleague fostering progress and belonging, or a local chapter advancing inclusion and equity in their communities? Nominate them for the NAWIC DEI Awards and recognize their contributions to advancing inclusion in the AEC industry!
NAWIC Benefits Spotlight
Industry Update
It’s time to plan ahead. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap for the rest of the year.
(From Construction Dive)
Community members participated in the Habitat for Humanity of Butte County's 'Women Build' two-day event to give back to others and delve into the world of construction.
(From krcrtv.com)
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