Carolyn Desmond

“I love being a woman in the construction industry. Every team and project needs a well-rounded approach to accomplish goals and I can add a different perspective and approach. I connect with people and build relationships—something that maybe comes a bit more naturally for women. I’m not afraid to challenge people or ideas and get to the root of the issue. This is more difficult when you’re a woman because you can be perceived as difficult and aggressive as opposed to getting to the point and solving problems. With that said, I think it has served me well in my career.”

Fast Facts about Builders

Augmented reality is affecting construction—in winning more projects, improving safety and facilitating team interaction.

Women are increasingly joining the construction workforce, in skilled trades all the way to the executive suite.

From AI and advanced intelligent materials to drones and robotics, the construction industry is building better and more sustainably.

Skilled trades let you follow your passion in a specialized way.

Infrastructure builds big to move people and products.

There are many paths to construction and many ways to get there.

Construction is going green every which way, every day.

You can use your skills, make good money, and do something meaningful.

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