Women are significantly underrepresented in the skilled trades sector, which directly limits the pool of qualified workers that the facilities management industry depends on.

Women make up only 4.8 per cent of new apprentice registrations, indicating there are still significant opportunities in the construction industry, according to BuildForce Canada.

Six employers in B.C. were recognized with the inaugural Builders Code Champion Awards for supporting tradeswomen and workplace diversity.

ITA has announced that Lisa Langevin has been hired as director of women in trades, a new role to increase women selecting careers in construction.