United Rentals’ First Female Branch Manager Shares Her Secrets to Success
March 2, 2020
Even as a kid, Sherry Phillips was no stranger to heavy equipment. She grew up on a farm and was driving a tractor by age 12. As an adult, she blazed a trail to become the first...
Her Mission: Create an Even Playing Field for Everyone
March 2, 2020
When Kacie Brewer joined United Rentals, she wasn’t fazed that most employees were men. “I’ve never seen myself as being the minority in the room,” she said. “I see myself as...
A Nod to Women-Owned Businesses
March 5, 2018
Women make up a small fraction of the construction workforce, and the C-suites of large construction companies also skew heavily male, but that doesn’t mean women aren’t making...
Mentoring Women in Construction
February 27, 2018
In the working world, pretty much anyone looking to climb his or her way up the ladder and build a thriving career could benefit from a good mentor to help them navigate challenges...
Women in Construction: Helping to Build America’s Future
March 6, 2017
Women make up only about 9 percent of construction workers. The field, dominated by men, is not a place for wallflowers. But construction does provide an avenue for women to...