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2024 Houston Annual Conference Schedule

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is hosting its 69th Annual conference from August 14-17th. The event aims to bring together women in the construction industry for networking, sharing insights, and discussing key topics like leadership, diversity, technology, awards and career development. The conference will feature workshops, panel discussions, and keynote speeches, offering opportunities for professional development and networking with industry peers and leaders. Whether you’re an experienced professional or new to the industry, this conference provides a valuable opportunity to enhance your career in construction.

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Wednesday, August 14

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8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Room Assigned: Woodway II & III

– Construction Zone Set Up for Exhibitors

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Room Assigned: West Alabama

– Board of Directors Meeting

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Room Assigned: Chevy Chase

– CPR/EAD

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Room Assigned: Off Site

– 99 & Katy / Dig World Jobsite Tour

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Room Assigned: Kirby

– Open AA Meeting

10:00 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Room Assigned: Woodway II & III

The Construction Zone exhibit hall is the hub for all activities between sessions. Meet NAWIC’s sponsors, partners, chapter representatives, and exhibitors. Visit with friends, expand your network, or grab a refreshment- the Construction Zone has it all!

– The Construction Zone Open

Room Assigned: Plaza I

Speaker: Corrie LoGiudice

Session Description:

Create a Strategy to Cure Your Overwhelm Culprit In this session, Corrie shares with the audience the 5 “overwhelm culprits” that could be holding back progress and what exactly to do about them. After, the audience will have a framework to implement immediately, the next time when feeling overwhelmed to take continued action, no matter the circumstance, and step into the leadership roles they are meant to be in. In this Session you will learn:

• The 5 “overwhelm culprits” and how they affect your life and career.

• The two different scenarios that motivate people into action, either willingly or unwillingly.

• A proven, easy to use framework to manage overwhelm and activate extraordinary action fast.

• How to manage any situation that comes their way, increasing their confidence and better positioning them for leadership.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

– Create a Strategy to Cure your Overwhelm Culprit with Corrie LoGiudice

Room Assigned: Plaza II

Speaker: Loretta Mulberry

Session Description:

If you were in a life-or-death situation, would you feel safe having only been trained in your second language? Thousands of workers across the US suffer fatal workplace injuries each year. Sadly, fatal and non-fatal injuries on the jobsite impact a disproportionately high ratio of Spanish-speaking workers compared to their native English-speaking team members. Organizations in the construction industry dedicate significant resources to keeping the workplace safe for all employees, yet safety and training materials are often available only in English. This means that a huge part of our construction workforce is not getting full access to information that is designed to keep them healthy and whole. By translating important documents into Spanish, or any other languages spoken within a team, employers can ensure that their carefully crafted processes and procedures are having a meaningful impact on each and every person, regardless of their linguistic or cultural background. These language services improve efficiency and team morale, reduce delays and damages caused by miscommunications, and enhance safety measures for all.

– A Matter of Life and Death: How Translating Safety and Training Materials Saves Lives with Loretta Mulberry

Room Assigned: Woodway I

Speaker: Lisa Beaty

Session Description:

It’s often coined “the whirlwind” – that perpetual cyclone of tasks and commitments that consume our time and focus. Despite trying various time management strategies, we find ourselves consistently trapped in this cycle. In this interactive session, you will get to the root of what stops you from achieving Optimal Focus. Additionally, you will unearth mindsets that will position you to attain your desired results. As a result of attending this session participants will:

• Know the importance of having a personal vision and values help you set yourself up for success.

• Gain skills to set boundaries to protect your precious energy.

• Identify what is likely to distract you and how to stay accountable to your development.

– Gaining Optimal Focus with Lisa Beaty

Session Description:

– Leadership Academy

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m

Room Assigned: West Alabama

– NEF Board Meeting

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Room Assigned: Plaza I

Committee Description:

The Marketing Committee shall be responsible for conducting opportunities to share best practices for publicizing NAWIC at all levels – Nationally, Regionally, and Locally. The goal of this committee is to unite NAWIC in a common vision so it can operate in a focused, strategic manner.

The Membership Committee is one of the most vital committees in our Association. Our Bylaws state, “The Membership Committee shall be responsible for devising ways to increase and maintain membership in the Association”. The Chapter level is most important as it has the most direct personal contact with the members.

– Marketing and Membership Committee

– PDE and EP Committees

Room Assigned: Plaza II

Committee Description:

The PD&E Committee is the resource for sharing the best, most engaging, most timely and most on-brand educational programs for chapters across the country.

The EP Committee goal is to promote NAWIC to emerging professionals through networking, education, and events. To do so we develop programs for different generations and different career strategies as well as develop best practices for hiring and retaining women.

– DEI Committee

Room Assigned: Woodway I

Committee Description:

The DEI Committee is a resource to NAWIC members, other women in the industry and industry allies to promote and advocate for DEI efforts that will set forth change within our association and industry. Our areas of focus are education, communications, and community engagement.

– WIC Week Committee

Room Assigned: Monarch

Committee Description:

WIC Week

The Women in Construction Week Committee is dedicated to supporting NAWIC chapters and regions as they promote the role and achievements of women in construction.

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Room Assigned: Plaza I

Committee Description:

-The purpose of the OSHA Alliance Committee is to be the conduit between OSHA and NAWIC Members by disseminating OSHA special emphasis literature and information, and by providing educational tools for members entirely focused on worker safety and health in the workplace with an emphasis on how they affect women.

-The Safety Committee was created to ensure that NAWIC members and their companies have access to the information and tools needed to not only create a safe work environment for themselves but also the communities that surround them in their work and personal lives.

– OSHA and Safety Committees

– Tradeswomen Committee

Room Assigned: Plaza II

Committee Description:

The Tradeswomen Committees goal is to encourage, empower and support women in the construction trades to feel more confident in their roles by providing educational resources for challenges and opportunities specific to women in the field. It is also the goal of this committee to help tradeswomen feel more included and supported from other women within the industry by holding webinars, virtual informal social gatherings, and in-person events at conferences.

– Sustainability Committee

Room Assigned: Woodway I

Committee Description:

This committee will serve members who are involved and/or interested in sustainable strategies both on the personal and professional levels. Our goal is to provide resources to members who are involved and/or interested in

Sustainability, whether it be Green Building practices, the overall health of buildings, or wellness initiatives for the occupants of those buildings.

– Chapter Development Committee

Room Assigned: Monarch

Committee Description:

The Chapter Development Committee plays a crucial role in strengthening our association by chartering new chapters and providing chapters with tools and insights needed to thrive. Whether it’s through resources and direct support for new charters, or training sessions for existing chapters, this committee helps foster chapter growth and enhance member engagement.

For any chapter interested in a deep dive into available topics, or even proposing new ones, The Chapter Development Committee is here to support you. They are continually looking to evolve and tailor resources to meet the unique needs of each chapter. Additionally, there are opportunities to serve and support this committee at the national and regional level, offering a chance to directly contribute to the development and success of our chapters nationwide.

Engaging with the National Chapter Development Committee not only benefits your local chapter but also enriches your personal and professional growth within NAWIC. We encourage everyone to consider how your chapter might participate and make an impact through this dynamic committee.

2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.