The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) was founded in Ft. Worth, Texas, in 1955. NAWIC's core purpose is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. NAWIC's 50+ years of service to its members have helped advance the causes of all women in the industry. NAWIC has grown to a membership of more than 5,500 members and 185 chapters in the U.S. The association's membership comprises business owners, engineers, architects, tradeswomen and those in a variety of other construction-related careers. NAWIC is also affiliated with NAWIC - Australia, NAWIC - New Zealand, South African Women in Construction, NAWIC - United Kingdom, and CAWIC - Canada.

For more than 50 years, NAWIC has helped women take advantage of the opportunities in construction. Whether you want to embark on a new career, establish a networking base, be a mentor/mentee, make a difference in your community, continue your education, or invest in great friendships, NAWIC offers a variety of opportunities - large and small.

Written by:
Hazel Bolsover, CCA, CIT, Charter Member

Doing a history for a chapter which has been in existence for all these years has been a daunting task because Denver has been very active over the years.

Metropolitan Denver Chapter #112 was chartered on August 14, 1965 with 26 members. Of the chartering members, seven became president of the Denver Chapter. One of these 26 women is still a member.

In addition, Denver twice hosted national convention. In the past, the local chapter was responsible for all segments of a national convention ( more . . .)