The link between diversity and a company’s financial performance is nothing new.  Specifically, as gender diversity tends to be a plus for profits, companies are taking notice.  Women in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) careers continue to be a source of competitive advantages and are key for growth.   Therefore, companies should continue to discuss and implement best practices for creating equitable, diverse, and inclusive environments in the workplace. The more companies can support and build a dynamic culture; one that is balanced, and encourages and supports women to participate and thrive, the more diverse and therefore profitable a company can become.    The construction industry is no different!  I want to always align with companies where women occupy top roles in ownership, project management, estimating, accounting, marketing and business development.  More about my involvement supporting such causes can be found here:  https://www.aiakc.org/event/aia-kansas-city-equity-in-architecture-survey-report-release-pa%7Cjan-25-2018_at_1000pm_utc