RC Andersen is a well-known, expert builder in the industrial sector, helping clients build facilities across the country for nearly 20 years.

Women have been working hard to break through as leaders in the world of construction—and have made great strides. While the number of women in construction has hovered between 9 and 11% over the past 20 years, by 2018, nearly one in three companies had promoted women to senior roles.

Construction requires constant and meticulous attention to safety—which also means constantly looking for ways to improve and innovate. That’s where being part of a large organization with a diversity of geographies, practices, and perspectives comes in.

When we think of “innovation,” we tend to think of ideation sessions with colorful stickers or “Hack-a-thon” type events. But innovation is much more. It’s a state of mind—a strategic approach to planning—and it happens every day at STO Building Group.

The last few years have been tough for the construction industry, dealing with challenges in the labor market, high interest rates and energy price volatility. Despite these challenges, however, government funding into the advanced tech market drives a strong industrial market in the Southeast.