Women in Construction Talk Role Change at Constructech Technology Day
Carol Stream, Ill. (PRWEB) August 04, 2015 -- Within the last 12-24 months the role of women in construction and emerging tech initiatives have shifted, but how? What are the leading factors that make their contributions so important? Four women in the construction industry will converse in a panel discussion about their experiences in the space and the future impacts they would like to make at Constructech’s Technology Day event.
The women will be speaking on August 27 at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Schaumburg, Ill., starting at 5:10 p.m. until 5:40 p.m.
The panel will comprise of four leading women in the field of construction. Sandra Benson, vice president, ERP system integration, SNC-Lavalin Group, Jennifer Green, chief knowledge and information officer, Pepper Construction, and Claire Rutkowski, chief information officer, MWH Global, will tell their personal stories on rising the ranks in construction and what obstacles they face in this male-dominated business. Additionally, Danielle Dy Buncio, president, VIATechnik, will act as moderator for this session.
Constructech, Editor, Laura Black, says, “We are honored to have this panel of speakers at Technology Day to talk about their trials, tribulations, and successes within a male-focused field. These women serve as role models to other women in the space, which is why we are excited to hear their insights.”
Peggy Smedley, editorial director, Constructech, adds, “What makes this group of women stand out is their tenacity and willingness to share their knowledge openly, so many other females in construction can be empowered. These women know there is no magic to success, it comes down to sheer determination.”
Register here to hear the panel’s thoughts on women’s accomplishments in construction and what goals they have for future successes.
To read all about Technology Day and Constructech magazine, please visit the Website.
About Constructech Technology Day
Constructech Technology Day is a one-day conference that dives into discussions on the use of technology in the construction industry. The conference is open to a wide variety of attendees from project managers, CEOs, students, CTOs, IT directors, professors, and more. Technology Day provides attendees with the opportunity to identify ways to effectively use technology to be most efficient in the office and at the jobsite. constructech.com/tech-day/
About Constructech magazine
Constructech magazine is where construction and technology converge. The publication influences construction professionals to unleash the business value of technology. constructech.com
Laura Black, Constructech magazine, http://constructech.com, +1 630-933-0844 Ext: 252, [email protected]
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