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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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Candid Convo

How to Approach Difficult Conversations

Wednesday, November 4

8:30 - 10:00am

This conversation will center on practical strategies to help approach tough conversations with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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Professional Development

The GC Process

Thursday, November 5

5:30 - 7:00pm

This interactive session covers the technical aspects of general contracting and strategies for navigating construction workflows.

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Fall Panel

From Blueprint to Community: Chicago's Megaproject Reckoning

Thursday, November 12

5:30 - 8:30pm

Join PWC Chicago at the 2026 Fall Panel where a dynamic panel of industry leaders turns the lens from the announcement to the aftermath of Megaprojects in Chicago.

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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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