After more than 20 years as a woman in restoration and cleaning, I have come to realize a few things about men in our industry. And I believe they have also come to realize a thing or two about their women counterparts.
This year's Women in Leadership program features a panel of experts covering a topics like human resources, company culture, accounts receivables and getting paid, leadership, generational change, and more!
Claire Smith and Becky Gibson share their story of how they found themselves in the industry, their goals for their company, and their passion for helping others.
Women are coming into the restoration industry as educators; they are joining boards, becoming industry leaders, and also taking on the role of project management.
For the last five years, we have dedicated an issue of R&R to celebrating Women in Restoration. This year, we are thrilled to celebrate BELFOR’s technical trainer, Cara Driscoll. You can read more about her journey in the restoration industry here.
In the world of construction, it’s no secret the ladies are outnumbered, but data suggests the tide might be turning, and the restoration industry is included. According to 2019 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just 10% of the construction industry workforce was female.
Restoration has always been a male-dominated industry. Paul Davis feels it is so important to support women and let them know they are needed and wanted in the construction/restoration industry.
