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!

Member Benefits

Inspiring & Inclusive Programming

Leadership & Networking Opportunities

Mentorship Program

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

From the Blog

Yanira Otero

Member Spotlight

Training & Development Administrator / Bulley & Andrews

Yanira Otero's path in this industry has been a winding road. Throughout her career, from starting at a small MBE to navigating corporate environments, Yanira has prioritized feeling a sense of belonging. Now, as Training & Development Administrator at Bulley & Andrews, Yanira focuses on onboarding, facilitating internal and external continuing education for staff, and assisting with the B&A summer internship program.

Spring Panel

Thursday, May 7th

5:30 - 8:30pm

Affordable Net Zero: Building for Carbon, Cost, and Community Resilience

The Spring Panel highlights practitioners operating under new norms and explores how Net-Zero strategies can drive just, equitable, and community-centered progress throughout Chicagoland.

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Professional Development

Tuesday, May 12

11:00am - 12:30pm

Exploring Cost Inflation & Tariff Impacts

PWC Chicago members are invited to attend this 90 minute Professional Development session where leaders discuss current development economic indications.