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SeamonWhiteside Offers Strategies to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive

by GroundBreak Staff Report on March 7, 2022

CHARLESTON, S.C. – SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is offering strategies for companies to develop work environments that support female employees in recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8th. These actionable tips are aimed to foster an environment where women are better supported and mentored in their careers. Occupational…

Topics: Business, People
SeamonWhiteside, women in construction, women in engineering

AEC Leaders among Charlotte’s 50 Most Influential Women

by Joan Krause on October 12, 2020

Charlotte’s 50 Most Influential Women were honored at a virtual event on September 30, 2020. Now in its 12th year, this special recognition program is presented by The Mecklenburg Times, which has been covering Metro Charlotte, Mecklenburg, Union and Iredell counties since 1923. Seven of the 50 women recognized are directly involved in the architecture,…

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AEC Awards, women in construction, women in engineering

2020 GroundBreaker: Patricia Lucas Smith, Chix Dig It – Celebrating Women in Construction

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on August 10, 2020

GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Patricia Lucas Smith, a member of the exclusive group of 2020 GroundBreakers — four individuals who are shaping the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry in a variety of ways. Smith is all about encouraging women to think of the construction industry when considering career options. Smith owned and…

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architecture, Chix Dig It, GroundBreaker Awards, GroundBreakers, Patricia Lucas Smith, women in construction, women in engineering

Evolving Women in AEC: M. Ginger Scoggins, President, Engineered Designs, Inc.

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on May 7, 2020

Engineered Designs, Inc. is a Raleigh-based, full-service plumbing, HVAC, and electrical design firm. President M. Ginger Scoggins, PE, CxA, CEM, LEED AP was one of four Triangle-area women recently highlighted in a series of communications – themed Evolving Women in AEC – distributed by Chix Dig It – Celebrating Women in Construction founder Patricia Lucas Smith. These…

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Chix Dig It, women in construction, women in engineering

Tommi Jones – Construction Professional, Mentor and Mother

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on March 1, 2020

Tommi Jones, PE, LEED AP, GGP, has been with Clemson University’s Capital Projects department for more than 15 years. In her current role as lead senior project manager, she manages large construction projects across campus. Typically, Jones manages several concurrent projects following the guidelines established by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority and the Office of…

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Clemson University, women in construction, women in engineering

4th Annual Chix Dig It – Celebrating Women in Construction Luncheon Set for June 20

by Joan Krause on March 15, 2019

GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to once again be the media partner for the annual Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction luncheon. Now in its fourth year, this year’s Chix Dig It luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 2019 venue for this must-attend event is Prestonwood…

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Chix Dig It, women in construction, women in engineering

Female Role Models in Engineering: Spotlight on the “Fab Four” of Chix Dig It

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on August 1, 2018

While the number of female role models in the architecture, engineering and construction is still less than ideal, Chix Dig It-Celebrating Women in Construction exists to empower women in all aspects of the industry. Last month’s Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction luncheon, which drew nearly 200 attendees from the AEC industry to…

Topics: Engineering, Featured, People
Anna Lynch, Chix Dig It, Serving4Success, women in construction, women in engineering

Third-Annual “Chix Dig It” Event Inspires and Supports Next Generation of AEC Professionals

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on July 10, 2018

“Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of Women in Engineering” was the theme of this year’s Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction luncheon, which was timed to coincide with International Women in Engineering Day. GroundBreak Carolinas was proud to be media sponsor for the third annual Chix Dig It luncheon, which was held on June…

Topics: Business, Education
Anna Lynch, Chix Dig It, Jill Wells Heath, NC State, Serving4Success, women in construction, women in engineering

N.C.’s First Licensed Woman Engineer to be Honored at Chix Dig It Luncheon

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on June 5, 2018

Patricia Lucas Smith is all about encouraging women to think of the construction industry when considering career options. Smith owned and operated a paint contracting business for more than 15 years before founding Raleigh-based Serving 4 Success, an organization that focuses on growing sustainable opportunities in local communities.  Two years ago, Smith started Chix Dig…

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Chix Dig It, NC State, Serving4Success, women in construction, women in engineering

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