By the numbers | More women take on leadership roles in construction industry

By the numbers | More women take on leadership roles in construction industry Mar 5, 2026 By MEGHAN BRADBURY 15 min read 1 / 3Nathalie Monfiston, owner, Blossom Construction SWFL. PROVIDED2 / 3Ivette Galarza, FCC Services (Ferrer’s Custom Carpentry Services). PROVIDED3 / 3Annette Carrasquillo, LAI Construction Management. PROVIDED [expand] close The number of women employed in the construction industry continues to increase, according to a recent study. According to the Construction Coverage 2026 edition of Cities with the Most Women in Construction, the Cape Coral and Fort Myers metro ranked No. 4 among the 100 major U.S. metros with women making up 14.6% of construction employees, compared to the national average of 11.7%. The report said that prior to 2016, approximately 9% of the construction workforce was women.  The report also stated that the median earnings for full-time workers in the construction industry in this area is $50,569, compared to the median earnings of $60,419 for full-time workers for the entire United States.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that women make up 81.4% of the construction industry’s office and administrative roles  With Women in Construction Week concluding Saturday, Women in Southwest Florida confirm an increase in women working out in the field.  Ivette Galarza, with FCC Services (Ferrer’s Custom Carpentry Services), said when she got licensed, only 8% of general contractors were female.  “While I am sure it has increased in t...