Each year our team celebrates Women in Construction (WIC) Week. These seven days, as described by the National Association of Women in Construction, are intended to raise awareness of the various opportunities available to women in the industry and emphasize the growing role they play.
Here at Giffels Webster, we strive to elevate the people behind our projects on a daily basis. Each of us choose every day to make communities better, but WIC Week serves as an additional opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the impact the women of our firm have had throughout their careers.
Words of Wisdom from Women in Construction
We’d like to introduce you to just a few members of the Giffels Webster family and provide a closer look at their day-to-day impact.
“I love seeing the changes I help create. A new building brings new opportunity, developing a storm water system turns a sea of asphalt into a habitat, putting our touch on a worn area brings new vitality – each project makes a different.”
– Nancy McClain, lead engineer, 30 years industry experience
“It may seem cliché, but Howard Miller’s poster comes to mind when I think of women in construction – ‘We Can Do It.’ But more than just being able to do the work, women bring a different perspective to the construction field. We process information differently.”
– Ana Navarrete, engineer, 10 years industry experience
“It is empowering to know the projects I work on have a hand in Detroit’s ‘comeback story.’ From cornerstone projects like Little Caesars Arena, Monroe Blocks and Hudson’s, the biggest reward in this industry is seeing years of hard work come to fruition.”
– Shannon Pedit, senior engineer, 15 years industry experienceWorking in a collaborative environment provides constant opportunity for growth and improvement. Outside of the office, involvement in professional organizations like CREW Detroit, Mend on the Move, and many others provide our team with new perspective and experience that shapes the way we look at the communities we serve.
If you’re searching for new opportunity, consider joining our team’s journey in paving innovative paths to construction. View our current openings here and introduce yourself. Our communities are waiting!