OUR MISSION AND VISION
For more than 55 years, NAWIC has helped women take advantage of the opportunities in construction. Whether you want to embark on a new career, establish a networking base, be a mentor/mentee, make a difference in your community, continue your education, or invest in great friendships, NAWIC offers a variety of opportunities undefined large and small.
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) originally began as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas. It was founded in 1953 by 16 women working in the construction industry. Knowing that women represented only a small fraction of the construction industry, the founders organized NAWIC to create a support network. Women in Construction of Fort Worth was so successful that it gained its national charter in 1955 and became the National Association of Women in Construction.
“”We were women with electricity in our veins, cement dust on our shoes, sawdust on our minds … busy, busy, busy, filthy things” ”
NAWIC has a membership of more than 4,500 and approximately 167 chapters, with chapters in almost every U.S. state. Since 1996, NAWIC has seen its Core Purpose grow worldwide and has International Affiliation Agreements with the Canadian Association of Women in Construction, NAWIC-Australia, NAWIC-New Zealand, NAWIC-United Kingdom and South African Women in Construction. In NAWIC’s 55 years of service to its membership, NAWIC has advanced the causes of all women in construction, from tradeswomen to business owners.
PORTLAND, OREGON
The Portland Chapter #54 was established in August 1961 by an amazing group of women dedicated to the success of women in their industry, paving the way for future generations of women in the Pacific Northwest. We currently have more than 75 members from all facets of the industry and all parts of the Portland metro. Our members are dedicated employees, managers, and business owners. Chapter members have represented Portland at the regional level and in national association leadership.
