25th Annual National Women in Construction Week
This year’s theme, ‘Many Paths, One Mission’, celebrates the different journeys women have taken toward the same goal: strengthening and amplifying the success of women in the construction industry.
To celebrate and promote the cause, we highlighted some of our female employees all week to share the value that they bring to FINFROCK every day. In addition to Women in Construction Week, Wednesday March 8th celebrated International Women’s Day.
Video: Women in Construction Week Spotlight
meet some of the women who work here at finfrock
Connie Francesqui, Construction Coordinator
Q: Have you encountered any challenges being a female in the construction industry? How did you overcome them?
A: I used to find it challenging to make myself heard in meetings where i was one of few women. I overcame this challenge by realizing that I just needed to be more comfortable with those I worked with and become confident in the work I was doing.
Q: Any advice to women pursuing a career in construction?
A: Find a mentor that you trust and that can help guide you.
Kenlyn Soucy, Field Engineer
Q: Have you encountered any challenges being a female in the construction industry? How did you overcome them?
A: In the short time that I have worked in the industry, I haven’t personally encountered any challenges being a female. In fact, I would say I have an advantage being a female working in construction.
Q: Any advice to women pursuing a career in construction?
A: Don’t hesitate just because it is a male-dominated industry. The support you receive as a female is abundant and contrary to popular belief.
Cara Strayer, Project Development Coordinator
Cara has worked in the construction industry for one and a half years. What she enjoys about working in the industy is that every day is different, creating new opportunities and interesting challenges. “I’m proud of myself for taking on the challenge of jumping into a new industry, every day is a new learning experience,” says Cara.
Q: Have you encountered any challenges being a female in the construction industry? How did you overcome them?
A: So far in my career, I have not faced any challenges as a result of being a woman in construction. I am very lucky to work at an inclusive and friendly company with great employees willing to teach and accommodate everyone.
Q: Any advice to women pursuing a career in construction?
A: I would say that any woman wanting to pursue a career in the construction industry needs to be adaptable. The industry is constantly evolving, so you need to be open to learning new skills and technologies.
If you have an interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry and want to learn more about the opportunities available at FINFROCK, visit finfrock.com/careers
SUPPORTING WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY
During this time of year, FINFROCK also participates in Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program. Women Build enables women to directly help other women and families in Seminole County and Apopka by raising funds to support affordable housing. In addition to raising funds, FINFROCK women get together to spend a weekend helping to physically build the affordable homes in our community.
Visit our company page HERE to learn more and contribute to the cause!
