New chapter for women in construction
A new chapter for women in construction will help them continue to break through glass ceilings and concrete floors, Mayor Taylor told launch attendees
The launch of the Top of the South chapter of National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is an exciting development for all women working in construction in both regions.
Mayor Nadine Taylor spoke at the launch event, held concurrently with Nelson/Tasman, recently at Astrolabe Wines.
“It’s great to see how the representation of women in construction has grown and today they are hard at work in just about every job - quantity surveyors, project managers, suppliers, planners, designers, architects, engineers, tradespeople, students, apprentices, health and safety managers and lawyers, to name just a few,” she said.
“The work of NAWIC with its values to ‘include, respect and inspire’ is integral to ensuring women feel supported and inspired to push forward in the profession. Together we – the new Te Tau Ihu/Marlborough/Nelson/Tasman chapter - look forward to supporting your work and that of all women in the sector.”
She made special mention of Marlborough’s leadership in this area with women already successfully engaged in both construction and the businesses who provide services to the sector.
“Our wonderful award-winning library and art gallery building - Te Kahu o Waipuna - is a stellar example of this with a number of women involved in its construction, ranging from on-site roles, administration, design and consenting through to project management, environmental engineering and governance.”
For more information, go to: www.nawic.org.nz
