National homebuilder celebrates Women in
Construction Week with team member stories and new workforce
statistics
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 5,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the construction
industry remains male-dominated, Taylor Morrison,
America's Most Trusted® Home Builder, is breaking
barriers with an increasing number of women in its workforce. In
honor of this year's Women in Construction Week, celebrated
March 3–9, Taylor Morrison is highlighting women in construction
roles to recognize their contributions while releasing new
workforce statistics.
Taylor Morrison continues to see a growing number of women
pursuing construction roles and experiencing immense career growth
opportunities. As of March 2024,
Taylor Morrison reported:
- A 185 percent increase in women in construction roles over the
last five years.
- Women make up 44 percent of Taylor Morrison's overall
workforce—four times the construction industry average of 11
percent according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Taylor Morrison's Chairman and CEO is a part of the 10 percent
of women CEOs on the Fortune 500.
- The company's board of directors boasts an equal male-to-female
ratio, the highest in the industry.
"While women in construction roles could be seen as
unconventional by the industry's historical standards, we are
experiencing meaningful movement of women choosing a fulfilling
career in construction at Taylor Morrison," said Taylor Morrison
Chairman and CEO Sheryl
Palmer. "Oftentimes people need to see themselves in key
roles before going after something new, and Taylor Morrison is
proof that people from all walks of life, experiences and
perspectives can enjoy this rewarding career path."
Amber Reynolds began her
construction career seemingly by fate after being assigned a
position for a commercial real estate company from a temp agency,
where she fell in love with the dynamic atmosphere the industry
provides. Over her 25-year career, Reynolds has served as a starts
coordinator, land coordinator and construction administration
manager. Today, and as a division cadence manager, Reynolds leads
weekly production meetings, enforces safety protocols, ensures the
division is meeting its metrics, and supports the field team.
"The construction industry is fast-paced and inspiring," said
Reynolds. "I love contributing to construction transformations and
delivering beautiful homes with our team. I encourage women
entering the construction field to always stand confident, ask
questions and connect with a mentor."
Tampa-based Superintendent
Brittany McConnell is the
first Build-to-Rent Superintendent in Taylor Morrison's
Florida markets. Inspired by the
strong women leadership at Taylor Morrison, she found her way to
Taylor Morrison in 2023 and is now building the very
first Yardly built by Taylor Morrison community in
Florida.
"I like being able to drive by my neighborhood and show my kids
what I've built," said McConnell. "Before I got into construction,
I didn't know any women in the industry. We're often put into a
box, but women are far more capable in construction roles than what
people might expect."
Hope MacRonald,
Construction Project Supervisor in Charlotte, knew from a young age that she
wanted to work in the construction industry and has childhood
memories of her building tree houses, forts and barns. MacRonald
has since achieved those dreams and joined Taylor Morrison in 2022
where she has already earned two promotions. When asked what advice
she would give women looking to enter the construction industry,
MacRonald said:
"I encourage women pursuing a construction career to understand
that they deserve a seat at the table, alongside their male
counterparts. It's important for women to remain confident and
always take the opportunity to learn and grow."
To read more team member stories, please visit the Taylor
Morrison blog.
About Taylor Morrison
Headquartered in Scottsdale,
Arizona, Taylor Morrison is one of the nation's leading
homebuilders and developers. We serve a wide array of consumers
from coast to coast, including first-time, move-up, luxury and
resort lifestyle homebuyers and renters under our family of
brands—including Taylor Morrison, Esplanade, Darling Homes
Collection by Taylor Morrison and Yardly. From 2016-2024, Taylor
Morrison has been recognized as America's Most Trusted® Builder by
Lifestory Research. Our strong commitment to sustainability, our
communities and our team is highlighted in our latest annual
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
For more information about Taylor Morrison, please visit
www.taylormorrison.com.
CONTACT: Erin Kristick
(480) 840-8108
ekristick@taylormorrison.com
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