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There’s no doubt the construction industry is male-dominated. But that doesn’t mean women can’t be at the top and successful. Construction projects are about more than manual work for muscle-bound men. In the modern age, machinery and technological equipment do a lot of work. Skilled planners in offices make financial preparations. On-site workers make calculations and assessments while working. Obviously, these tasks can be successfully done by both men and women. The key to shining as a woman in the construction industry is to find your niche and work your magic! Here are a few things to help you along that path.
Gain Experience Where You Can
It may be difficult to get hired or taken seriously in an industry you don’t know much about, whether your female or male. If you are just getting started as an employee or with your own business, it’s important to gain experience where you can. This may mean taking odd handywoman jobs for friends and family, volunteering with charities, and taking some courses. There is also a world of knowledge and tutorials on the internet to help you finetune your skills.
Find Your Niche and Brand
I highly recommend if you are in the construction industry that you specialize in a few things. This could be renovating old farmhouses, building add-ons, or kitchen remodels. The sky is the limit with this one. It, of course, should be determined by what you love doing and what you’re fabulous at.
Once you decide what to focus on, create an incredible brand that highlights your strengths and character. You can show off the fact that you are a capable and powerful woman who isn’t afraid to be in a man’s world. Be confident and courageous in your marketing, but, do have quality work to back up your claims and promises.
Build a Well-Trained Workforce
One of the most important aspects of a successful construction company is a well-trained workforce. If you are the woman in charge, hire the best candidates to fill your team. They will respect you for creating a solid company with the best employees. Treat them well and offer fair pay to keep your team around.
Additionally, offer ongoing training that you participate in as well. One of the most important trainings you can do is for health and safety. Of course, there are other training options such as for a forklift ticket, crane operation, electrical work, and more. If you are your employees are well trained in different aspects of construction, you will be more productive and have more to offer your potential clients.
Encourage Word-of-Mouth Marketing
Word-of-mouth marketing is valuable in every industry. However, in the construction industry, it’s imperative because your real-time reputation is everything. Your brand and quality of work is what sticks in people’s minds. It would be difficult to overcome negative reviews and comments about your actual work. When a project is costly and permanent as a building or home, clients want the job done properly. Encourage your clients to spread the word about your company by offering an incentive like a referral commission.
