Our purpose is to support women in the construction industry through professional development, business opportunity, community outreach and mentoring programs.
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.
National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) is an international association of women employed in construction which promotes that industry and supports the advancement of women within it.
Our Beginnings
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) originated as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas. Sixteen women working in the construction industry founded it in 1953. Knowing that women represented only a small fraction of the construction industry, the founders organized NAWIC to create a support network for women working in a male-dominated field. Women in Construction of Fort Worth was so successful that it gained its national charter in 1955 and officially became the National Association of Women in Construction.
Today, NAWIC is still based in Fort Worth and has over 115 chapters throughout the United States, including our Coastal Georgia chapter which was founded on May 16, 2009. Together, we provide our members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, public service and more.
“The encouragement, sisterhood, and mentorship I have found in NAWIC is why I am motivated to grow and evolve as much as I can. It has truly become a comfortable and safe space for me to be authentic and to make connections I might not make in everyday life. NAWIC landed me where I am today, and I can confidently say that I would not be where I am without them.”
-Autumn Frazier, NAWIC Coastal Georgia
2024 NAWIC National Emerging Professional Award Winner
Our monthly chapter meeting luncheons and our events throughout the year bring current industry news, project and career opportunities and education directly to you. Network with leaders and acquire the information and resource avenues you require in the ever changing construction industry.
Join Us
Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself by becoming a member of NAWIC Coastal Georgia.
1.5%
the percentage of the total workforce that is women working in construction
1,106,919
women that work in construction, as of 2018 Bureau of Labor study
50+
members in our local NAWIC Coastal Georgia chapter
Women in Construction Week, better known as WIC Week, started in 1998, when the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) wanted a way to raise awareness and celebrate and recognize women in the industry. Since its inception, it has grown and evolved into an event that is celebrated across the country. Companies utilize the week to recognize their female employees and reflect on how they can be an inclusive workplace, while NAWIC chapters hold networking events, give back to their communities, and use the opportunity to educate others about WIC.
