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Blog #21 – Innovative New Building Materials in the Wake of the COVID-19 Price Hike

In the United States, professionals in the Architecture, and Engineering, Construction (AEC) world has seen the ripple effects of the COVID-19 on the supply chain. In the past 6 or more months in the United States, construction materials have been in short supply, due to the slow down of global shipping operations and factory shutdownsContinue reading “Blog #21 – Innovative New Building Materials in the Wake of the COVID-19 Price Hike”

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Blog #20: 18 of the Most Influential African Women in the AEC World

In honor of Women’s History Month, and the ensuing celebration, I am highlighting 18 African woman leaders in the architecture, construction and infrastructure industries. Agnes Kalibata || CEO, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa Amani Abou-Zeid (H.E Dr.) || Commissioner for Infrastructure Energy, African Union Eghosa Oriaikhi Mabhena || CEO, Puma Energy Africa HalimaContinue reading “Blog #20: 18 of the Most Influential African Women in the AEC World”

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Blog #19 9 Professional Associations for Women in Construction

This week, in the United States, Women in Construction are being recognized and celebrated. This is a National Association of Women in Construction-led (NAWIC) event. This year’s theme is to “Connect, Collaborate, Construct”. In other to connect and collaborate, we need to find communities of like minded people who want to do the same. SoContinue reading “Blog #19 9 Professional Associations for Women in Construction”

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⛈⛈⛈Someone pinch me! I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to be featured by @iamthunderwalker in her incredible and beautiful magazine: Women Pushing Dirt, which highlights “Urban Legends” in construction and real estate!👷🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️Agree or disagree? 💨💨 🚊🚊🚊CJ Crew! What do you think about this politician’s comments. I think he has the right intentions of showing that infrastructure is important to both men and women. The mainstream tends to think that the infrastructure bill will only create jobs for men (they forget there are also women like us building infrastructure). ✨✨✨ The future is so bright, I’ll need indoor/outdoor safety goggles 😅. ✨✨✨ ✨✨✨Such a good reminder this beautiful Monday morning! Enjoy the journey! Enjoy the building phase. Celebrate how far you’ve come! 😍😍😍 Some of my favorite places and buildings from my trip to New Orleans! 🥵🥵🥵 Buy buy buy baby! 🎼🎶🎶Just another day in ... cOnStRuCtIoN🎶🎶 Luckily, I was in a good mood. I laughed it off😅😅 🌎🌍🌏 This stopped me in my tracks today....Did you know? 😳 @hippiemoji we need people like you in construction!!