In the present day and age, women have been leading and creating their way in every field of work that ever exists.
Statistics from the EPA in Spain for 2019 show that only 8.4% of workers in this sector are women.
107,639 women compared to 1,176,271 men. In Latin America, the figures have a huge gap between them.
The NGO Corporate Women Directors International report shows that only 7.3% of the top hierarchical positions in the 100 most important companies are held by women.
The Construction Industry has always been male-dominated. However, more and more women are stepping forward and joining the construction industry.
Women have started designing and directing new and large modern projects, and more companies have started investing in their projects.
Autodesk, a company that develops design software for the construction industry, strives to gain recognition for its commitment to equality. Through the implementation of programs such as "Autodesk Women in Leadership," they are able to promote the personal and professional development of female employees.
Role of BIM procedure
Building Information Modeling (BIM) benefits that it helps reduce costs, better control projects, and enables much more effective collaboration between workers. There are multiple utilities developed during the project's life cycle, and they take advantage of an intelligent model that women have been able to adapt and utilize to perfection.
As many women are joining the construction industry, tools such as BIM have become more relevant than ever.
BIM is an upgrade, but it's also a difficulty to keep up with. Many women specialise and work in this field, including Roco Gajardo, a student pursuing an International Master's Degree in Calculation and BIM Modeling of Zigurat Installations.
During an interview with the institution, Roco stated that her main motivation for pursuing a career in this field is improving and tackling real-world problems. She feels fulfilled by making a positive difference and being a part of this community. And it's possible because of the industry's digitization and the BIM methodology's numerous advantages.
Similarly to Autodesk and other companies, Zigurat appreciates the talent and motivation of women architects and engineers who are part of the team, both as alumni and teachers.
Core Values for Women in BIM
- To alleviate the global BIM/Digital Construction skills shortage by encouraging young women to pursue BIM careers.
- To encourage and connect with one another so that you can receive valuable insight, information, and experience from other experienced people in your region.
With the introduction of BIM, the sector is expected to gain more visibility, become more attractive, and continue to increase its female presence.