Will Trump’s administration mean fewer women work in construction?
Traditionally, most construction workers have been men, but in the past few years, more women have started working in this field. Many programs were created to support and increase the number of women in construction. But recent changes under US President Donald Trump’s administration could slow or even reverse all that previous progress. Here we explore what effect these new changes will have on the construction industry.
Women in Construction Today
As of 2024, women made up only 9.9% of all construction workers in the United States. These numbers have been slowly growing over the years, especially since 2016, thanks to new diversity programs and government support.
