Building Better: A Women in Construction Study

Building Better: A Study on Women’s Experiences in Construction
Presented by Ambition Theory and NCCER

Purpose of Study
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Following our initial research, Ambition Theory and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) continue exploring how women experience the construction industry. This year, we’re focusing on the types of support that truly make a difference, identifying areas for growth, and examining how everyone—including leadership and allies—can contribute to a more inclusive industry.

Your responses are essential in helping us shape positive change. All information collected will be kept confidential and shared only in a summarized format to protect the privacy of individual participants and companies.

This survey is intended for women working within the construction industry. Thank you for helping build a stronger future for women in construction.

If you have questions about this study, please reach out to NCCER (research@nccer.org) or Ambition Theory (hello@ambitiontheory.ca).

By clicking "Yes" below, you indicate that you have read and understood the information provided and voluntarily agree to participate in this research study.

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1. I consent to participate in this survey.

Yes

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2. In which country do you currently work?

Canada

United States

Other (Please specify)

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3. In what state or province do you currently work?

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4. What is your race or ethnicity? (Select all that apply.)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian or Asian American

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Indigenous

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Another race or ethnicity

Please specify so we can include it in the report and future studies!

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5. How old are you?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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6. Years in the construction industry:

Less than 1

1 - 3 years

4 - 6 years

7 - 10 years

11 - 15 years

more than 15 years

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7. In which construction sector do you predominantly work? (Please select only one.)

Commercial (e.g., stores, offices, large apartment buildings)

Industrial (e.g., factories, shipyards, mines, oil refineries)

Infrastructure / Civil (e.g., highways, bridges, utilities)

Institutional (e.g., hospitals, schools, government facilities)

Residential (e.g., single-family homes, duplexes, small apartment building)

Service / maintenance (e.g., fix and repair machines, mechanical equipment, buildings)

Other (Please specify)

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8. What is your current role within the construction industry?

Craft Professional (e.g., trainee, apprentice, journeyman)

Site management (e.g., foreman, superintendent)

Operations (e.g., project management, estimating, engineering)

Administration (e.g., finance, human resources, IT)

Education (e.g., CTE, workforce development, training center, postsecondary)

Other (Please specify)

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9. Have you previously held other roles within the construction industry? (Select all that apply)

Craft Professional (e.g., trainee, apprentice, journeyman)

Site management (e.g., foreman, superintendent)

Operations (e.g., project management, estimating, engineering)

Administration (e.g., finance, human resources, IT)

Education (e.g., CTE, workforce development, training center, postsecondary)

Other (Please specify)

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10. What is your current role/job title?

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