Architectus’ Post

🌍 Happy International Women's Day! 🌍 As we celebrate the achievements and progress of women across the globe, I want to highlight the construction industry, a sector where traditionally women have been underrepresented but progress is being made. A shining example is Taylor Morrison, one of the country's largest homebuilders. Through the leadership of CEO Sheryl Palmer and others, they have remarkably increased their female workforce by 185% since 2019. As of March, women constitute 44% of Taylor Morrison's workforce, quadrupling the industry average of 11%. Reflecting on my recent experience at the International Builder's Show, I was inspired to see a significant increase in the presence and leadership of women in my meetings and discussions. This shift underscores a broader transformation in our industry, highlighting the crucial roles that women play in driving innovation, leadership, and growth. While I celebrate these strides, we should all acknowledge that work remains to be done. Please consider supporting your local National Association of Home Builders Professional Women in Building chapter. Our collective efforts are key to advancing this vital change within our industry. #internationalwomensday #womeninconstruction #constructionindustry #diversityinconstruction #leadership #innovation Higharc

Women’s History Month—a time to both reaffirm and uphold the historical importance, achievements, and influence of women on the built environment. The Urban Land Institute is committed to pursuing unrelenting efforts to shape the built environment toward diverse, equitable, inclusive communities. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are the pillars of sustainable, thriving communities. We commit to leading the charge, striving to inspire widespread change by example. We will work tirelessly across the real estate industry to ensure that our communities are equitable by design. In recognition of Women’s History Month, ULI is highlighting people and projects that have worked to advance gender equity and parity in the commercial real estate industry. From the dynamic programs organized by district councils to the authorship of articles on global issues, the contributions of women are evident. The Institute’s commitment to addressing the industry’s gender gap is formally seen through the Women’s Leadership Initiative (#WLI). Over the years, the WLI network has striven to support the development of women throughout their careers and increase the visibility of women leaders within ULI and beyond. This month, we are excited to celebrate these accomplishments and amplify the ongoing efforts by women and allies to gain further ground in having women’s voices be heard. Read more about ULI's commitment here: https://lnkd.in/g6p_DGqS #ULI #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM #DEI #ULIAmplifies #WhereTheFutureIsBuilt

I attended the National Association of Women in Construction NZ (NAWIC) International Women's Day panel event yesterday. It wasn’t just wine and cheese but an opportunity for myself and others to learn from other wahine in the construction space. The panelists, coming from diverse backgrounds in the construction industry, shared some real talk about their experiences. I have only worked in in female-dominated fields before, so hearing these women talk about navigating the male-dominated construction world was eye-opening and seriously inspiring. I want to mihi to some of the points these women talked about that really left an impression on me.   👷♀️ One thing that stood out to me was the discussion about the number of women in construction organizations. One panelist mentioned her company having 27% women, and the room applauded. But, having been in industries where women dominate, I found that pretty low, especially considering women make up 46% of the finance industry, 67% of the healthcare industry and 51% of the law industry. However, after finding out that women only make up 19% of the construction industry, I will also applaud this company for making the change to 27%. Fun fact: RobLawMax rocks a 39% female workforce – beating the construction industry average by 20%.   💼 This brings me nicely to the next point I found impactful - getting women into leadership positions. We talk a lot about female representation in the construction industry, and companies love to promote this. However, talking the talk is one thing, but how do we walk the walk? Let's be intentional about it. Set clear paths, use KPIs, and keep a pool of talented women ready to take on leadership roles. It's time to make things happen.   🌐 The panel also hit home on the importance of creating a support unit. Your colleagues might be your go-to support, but it's not always as easy as this, and sometimes they are the problem. So, branch out. Attend events like this, organized by NAWIC, and connect with people who get it. You need your Women in construction whanau who have got your back and can be your support unit.   Huge shoutout to the organizers and panelists for sparking some serious motivation in me. Happy International Women's Day to all the awesome wahine out there – keep doing your thing and crushing it in the construction world! 🚀 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInConstruction #NAWIC2024

Based on today’s gender wage gap for full-time, year-round workers, women stand to lose $399,600 over the course of a 40-year career. For Latinas and Native women, the losses are over $1 million, and for Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander women, the losses are nearly $1 million over a lifetime. For Black women, the losses are nearly $900,000. Since many women are unpaid family caregivers, they struggle to fit childcare, elder care, work, and life in a 24-hour day. Nearly 70 percent of caregivers experience work-related difficulties as a result of their caregiving responsibilities; they switch to less demanding jobs, reduce their hours, or quit. They often suffer loss of wages and risk losing up to $300,000 in job-related benefits and putting themselves into poverty.

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🌿✨ Celebrating Trailblazing Women in National Parks ✨🌿 Last week, a groundbreaking executive order by President Biden marked a significant step towards inclusivity and recognition, shining a spotlight on the women whose efforts have been foundational in building and shaping the National Parks we cherish. This historic acknowledgment not only honors their contributions but also paves the way for a more equitable and inclusive representation of history within our natural treasures. The National Parks have long been arenas where the beauty of nature intersects with human perseverance and innovation. Yet, the stories told within these spaces have not always reflected the diversity of those who forged them. The recent executive order aims to rectify this, ensuring that the narratives of women, who have been instrumental in the development and preservation of these lands, are celebrated and remembered. This moment serves as a profound reminder of the importance of leadership that embraces empathy, recognizes the value of diverse contributions, and actively works towards a more inclusive future. It underscores the impact of strategic and empathetic leadership in cultivating environments where every contribution is valued, and every story is heard. 🌱 As champions of sustainability, equity, and transformational leadership, let's use this moment to reflect on how we can continue to advocate for and implement practices that recognize and amplify underrepresented voices in every field. Let's celebrate the strides made while pushing forward for continued progress, honoring the legacy of those who pave the way for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3vDUKLs #InclusiveLeadership #Sustainability #WomenInHistory #NationalParks #EmpatheticLeadership #Innovation

Celebrating our Modern Woman Top 10 Women in Property & Construction! We are excited to announce the first winners of our “Top 10 Women in…” series. This series will celebrate the outstanding achievements of women in diverse industries, recognising their amazing work, innovations and the way that they are inspiring future generations. Kicking off with Property & Construction as our first industry, we are shining the spotlight on this key industry that has been underrepresented by women, but our winners are leading the way with their achievements and vision and encouraging women to join this rewarding industry. Please join us in congratulating our outstanding winners! Next month, we’ll be shifting gears to celebrate the “Top 10 Women in Automotive 2024” This is another exciting industry, and we’d like to invite you to nominate outstanding women who you feel are making an impact whether they be engineers, designers, journalists or leaders, we welcome your nominations, please comment below. Share with your friends and colleagues who would be interested in our Top 10 series or would like to make a nomination. Click on the link in the comments to read our full Top 10 Women in Property and Construction feature. Rosie Coxshaw I Ceri Evans I Amanprit Arnold I Suzannah Nichol OBE 💙💛 I Patricia Moore I Tor Burrows I Hanna Afolabi (née Osundina) MRICS I Dr Carol Massay I Lorraine Thomas I Lexie Carducci I Linda Elberts #Top10women #womeninproperty #womeninconstruction #Womeninbusiness #womensnetworking #leadingwomen

Celebrating our Modern Woman Top 10 Women in Property & Construction! We are excited to announce the first winners of our “Top 10 Women in…” series. This series will celebrate the outstanding achievements of women in diverse industries, recognising their amazing work, innovations and the way that they are inspiring future generations. Kicking off with Property & Construction as our first industry, we are shining the spotlight on this key industry that has been underrepresented by women, but our winners are leading the way with their achievements and vision and encouraging women to join this rewarding industry. Please join us in congratulating our outstanding winners! Next month, we’ll be shifting gears to celebrate the “Top 10 Women in Automotive 2024” This is another exciting industry, and we’d like to invite you to nominate outstanding women who you feel are making an impact whether they be engineers, designers, journalists or leaders, we welcome your nominations, please comment below. Share with your friends and colleagues who would be interested in our Top 10 series or would like to make a nomination. Click on the link in the comments to read our full Top 10 Women in Property and Construction feature. Rosie Coxshaw I Ceri Evans I Amanprit Arnold I Suzannah Nichol OBE 💙💛 I Patricia Moore I Tor Burrows I Hanna Afolabi (née Osundina) MRICS I Dr Carol Massay I Lorraine Thomas I Lexie Carducci I Linda Elberts #Top10women #womeninproperty #womeninconstruction #Womeninbusiness #womensnetworking #leadingwomen

Empowering change through #masstimber! Women architects, developers, and construction professionals are at the forefront of #masstimber advancements. Learn more in this Think Wood piece, which recognizes and celebrates five inspirational women who are shaping the future of construction.

Strategy, change? Something's gotta happen to get rid of #changefatigue and - to our opinion - finally introduce people's #collectiveintelligence in the board room. Curious about the discussion Lisa Carlin. A few from our side: 🤔 how will strategy consultancy be influenced, given the further increase of employee voice and collective intelligence in strategy building 🤔 what's really blocking change and transformation (because we probably all know strategists and change consultants have to stop blaming the people #wearewiredtochange) 🤔 what value creation can be unleashed once #openstrategy concepts kick in? 🤔 how will AI turn everyone into a change agent, or is that too soon to consider?