Arkansas women pave the way for future generations in construction

Local News Arkansas women pave the way for future generations in construction National steel builder Lexicon in Little Rock highlighted its growing female workforce, who pave the way in a male-dominated industry. To stream THV11 on your phone, you need the THV11 app. Download the THV11 app More Videos Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video LITTLE ROCK, Ark — National steel builder Lexicon celebrated Women in Construction Week, taking the time to showcase the women who work in the construction field. Construction is a male-dominated industry that has seen a growth in business, but has also seen a growth in women in the industry. The women at Lexicon at their headquarters in Little Rock are paving the way for future generations. “Lexicon is at 11% women now, which, you know, typically, you'd hear that number and you think, oh my gosh, that's not, but that's a huge improvement from where we've been. It's exciting to see women get excited to know that they don't have to step into teaching healthcare, some of the other rules that they can use their hands, that they can have a craft, that they can be out there shoulder to shoulder with the men, and still hold their own,” Brumbaugh said. May is the recruiting manager at Lexicon. She said that she has seen an increase in women who are interested in coming to the company and participating in the programs it offers. But she also says that it’s being a...