Women In Construction Attendees: Celebrate National WIC Week In March
Women in Construction (WIC) Week is a national event that promotes and amplifies the success of women in the construction industry. This year marked the 25th annual celebration and took place March 5-11.
Events throughout the Bay Area included:
- A time management webinar hosted by Stephane McShane. She shared tips on minimizing distractions, setting boundaries and challenged participants to take charge of their productivity and their day.
- WIC sponsor DMG hosted a food truck and mobile unit product demonstration at 21st Amendment where WIC members networked and learned more about the latest technology and systems changes on the market.
- The 3rd annual hike around Golden Gate Park, complete with colleagues, a few furry friends and the traditional stop for pretzels.
- Air Systems, Inc. and Acosta Sheet Metal co-hosted a leadership panel featuring BAS Board members and WIC sponsors Art Williams (ASI) and Brian Pyle (Silicon Valley Mechanical), along with WIC sponsor Antonia Soler Blasco (Hilti). Kerianne McDermott (Webcor Builders) rounded out the group. Facilitated by WIC Executive Board member Michelle Acosta, attendees walked away with tips on industry trends, sought-after leadership attributes and takeaways on how to focus on what matters.
- A tour of the new sheet metal Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in Livermore. Training Coordinator Nate Vennarucci discussed the planning and detail that went into the facility, and what makes it unique and cutting edge for the next generation of sheet metal workers. Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 Business Representative Alicia Mijares presented on her experiences and best practices for successful sheet metal apprentices. Participants were excited to discover more about the ever-evolving work structure in the heart of the building, the TAB lab and differing HVAC systems and controls used for custom learning in each classroom.
