Learn to confidently review Certificates of Insurance (ACORD 25) and verify compliance with contract requirements.

This practical, step-by-step session decodes each section of the COl, highlights required endorsements (Additional Insured, Waiver of Subrogation, Primary & Non-Contributory), flags common red flags, and explains when to request actual policy endorsements to truly protect your organization. (Corrected Time).

Women in Construction Panel

Join Portland CSI JEDI Committee in partnership with NAWIC 54 and DBIA NW Region for a

Women in Construction Panel Discussion at Rae Loft; a women-owned venue in Portland.

Ready to make a di/erence while building meaningful connections? Our Community

Service Committee invites you to roll up your sleeves for a rewarding 2-hour volunteer

session at the Oregon Food Bank!

What We’ll Do: Sort fresh produce (onions, potatoes, and apples) to help feed our local

community. The Food Bank provides everything we need – we just bring our energy,

teamwork, and NAWIC spirit!

High stakes communication with diverse teams requires a focus on safety and the need for effective communication.

Adrianna Muñoz (MSN, RN, CNL), founder of Ogden Peak®, speaker, and leadership coach will explore topics to elevate your voice and develop actionable skills on boundary setting and conflict resolution/management.

TMF is happy to host NAWIC members and guests once again to tour our Vancouver fabrication space. We will take you from processing, through fab, to final coatings as we move through our various processes. We have a VERY full shop right now, so this is a great opportunity to see BIG metal fabrications being built! Note, availability is limited to 15 people, so please be sure to RSVP to Aubrey at awehrly@tmfab.com as soon as possible!

Level up and build strong with this expert-led webinar analyzing the 2026 construction industry outlook.

Our economists will unpack economic forecasts and the influence of emerging technologies (Al, automation, sustainable practices, advanced analytics), assess supply chain resilience, and examine shifting workforce needs.

Expect practical, data-driven insights to help you adapt, make strategic decisions, and strengthen your business and career plans for the year ahead. Leave with a clearer vision and concrete next steps for 2026.

Our Portland NAWIC Emerging Professionals committee is teaming-up with PCC for a second year for their “Building Bridges” networking event. This is a 20-30 minute Women in Construction panel in a breakout room during the event. This session will provide an opportunity for students to hear directly from our members about career pathways, experiences in the field, and advice for navigating the industry.

Please confirm if you are interested in being a panel member to both

Staci Pfau staci.pfau@oregonzoo.org and

Erin HolmesEHolmes@cochraninc.com.

We are looking for six people with a cross section of experience, so all backgrounds are welcome.

This session explores safety in construction through the lens of women's experiences -highlighting the unique challenges, communication gaps, and advocacy obstacles they often encounter on jobsites.

Participants will examine real scenarios where gender-specific safety concerns arise, learn practical strategies for self-advocacy, and gain insight into how Superior's safety and compliance framework supports a culture of accountability and inclusion.

By centering women's perspectives, the session demonstrates how diverse viewpoints lead to stronger safety practices, better hazard identification, and more resilient teams across the organization.

What to Expect

• Meet inside the Fought o/ice for a brief safety orientation

• Tour the facility in groups of approximately 10

• Reconvene in the conference room for a Q&A / lunch

Tour Preparation: To ensure your safety during the tour, please come prepared with:

• Closed-toe shoes

• Shirts with sleeves at least 4 inches long

• All other required PPE will be provided on-site.

When you arrive:

• Please park in front of the facility. If there are no remaining spots within the white

lines, use the overflow parking located to the far left when facing the facility.

o Please do not create your own parking spots, as large trucks will be entering

and exiting the area, and vehicles parked outside designated spaces will be

in the way.

• Proceed to the front black building and enter through the front door into the lobby.

The conference room will be located on your right.

This tour is a great chance to learn more about the steel fabrication process and connect

with industry professionals. Space is limited, so RSVP soon to secure your spot!

Kick off WIC Week^® with a virtual coffee chat for connection and conversation. This informal gathering lets you network with fellow professionals, share experiences, and discuss the specific challenges and successes of women in construction.

NAWIC National President Rita Brown will offer brief welcome remarks. Bring your coffee, questions, and interest in meeting new colleagues and reconnecting with familiar faces as we begin a week of learning and community. 

Membership Meeting With Guest Speaker Mike Lueck on Emergency Preparedness

Mike Lueck, Emergency Management Coordinator with the City of Tigard, will join us this month to discuss

emergency preparedness.

We are excited to welcome Mike back to speak with us about emergency preparedness. In the past, he has generously shared his expertise and offered practical suggestions to help us respond more confidently when the unexpected occurs. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we're all aware of the wide range of natural-and not-so-natural-disasters we could face, yet many of us aren't sure how to effectively handle them. Join us this month to learn practical steps we can take to strengthen our readiness and face whatever life throws our way with preparedness.

Please join us this month for our annual holiday event. We will gather at Steeplejack for an evening of cheer with food and drinks.

Optional: bring a gift to be included in the gift exchange!

Please join us this month for a Friendsgiving at Steeplejack Brewing Company. Bring a friend along to celebrate the season with drinks and food.