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Professional Women in Construction

PWC is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to support, advance, and connect women and promote diversity in the architecture, engineering, construction, and related fields. Fourteen industry leaders in Chicago came together in 2021 to extend that mission to the first midwestern chapter. Our vision is implemented by actively engaging our members in career development, hosting events that facilitate connection and foster open conversation, and providing leadership opportunities on member-driven committees. We welcome all genders in our membership - together we can do more to support women in our industry!

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We support, advance, and connect women and promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction and related industries.

From the Blog

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From the Blog

Founding Voices: Kendall Lettinga on Finding the Community That Didn't Exist Yet

Every organization has an origin story, and it's the people behind that story who bring it to life. In our Founding Voices series, we're sitting down with the women who helped establish Professional Women in Construction (PWC) Chicago to reflect on the early days of the chapter, how it has evolved, and what its continued growth means to them.

For Founding Board Member Kendall Lettinga, now Executive Vice President of Operations at a vertically integrated real estate developer and contractor, joining PWC Chicago wasn't about adding another line to her resume. After nearly 20 years in the industry, it was the first time she found a professional home that actually fit.

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Mark Your Calendar

Pop-Up Happy Hour

Thursday, October 15

5:30 - 7:30pm

Celebrate Construction Inclusion Week with the PWC Chicago Mentorship Committee at the 5th Annual Pop-Up Happy Hour at Weather Mark Tavern.

Pop-Up Happy Hour
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Women Who Build

College Outreach

Friday, October 16

11:30am - 2:00pm

College and university students are invited to network and learn directly from women in the industry.

To Post - Table Sharing
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Professional Development

The Room is Yours: Confident Communication

Tuesday, October 20th

8:00 - 10:00am

Learn how to present clear business cases and ensure your expertise is recognized—even when facing interruptions or being overlooked.

Confidence and Connecting hosted by Professional Women in Construction, April 2026.
Register here

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Learn more about PWC Chicago and how we support, advance, & connect women & promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction & related industries.

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