The Voice of Women Shaping Pavement
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The FORCE Feed is where the stories, insights, and perspectives driving the pavement industry forward come to life.
This is more than content—it’s a platform for women to be seen, heard, and recognized for the impact they’re making across every corner of the industry. From contractors and crew leaders to executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators, the FORCE community is redefining what leadership looks like in pavement.
Here, you’ll find real conversations, hard-earned lessons, and practical insights designed to help you grow—personally and professionally.
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WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE
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WHY IT MATTERS
In an industry where representation hasn’t always been visible, sharing stories matters. When women see what’s possible, they step into bigger opportunities—and bring others with them.
FORCE exists to amplify those voices and create a space where experience is shared, growth is supported, and leadership is built together.
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Too often, women are the first to celebrate the success of those around them—and the last to recognize their own. They work hard. They lead teams. They mentor others. They solve problems. They build businesses and strengthen our industry every single day. Yet when...
The replay of Authentic Leadership with Shauna Huntington is now available as part of your complimentary FORCE trial. In this session, Shauna shared her real-life experience leading and managing teams, including the mistakes she made along the way and what she learned...
Introducing FORCE Forward, a new monthly feature designed to help you turn inspiration into action. Each month, we'll share a simple challenge focused on building confidence, strengthening leadership, expanding your network, or developing the skills that help women...
When we think about successful women in construction, we often picture the milestones—the promotions, the thriving businesses, the major projects, and the leadership roles they've earned. What we don't often hear about is everything that happened before those...
Speaking of our next call, we’re excited to continue those conversations during our Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, August 18, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. CDT, featuring Mary Schwandt, Chief Operating Officer at Acha Construction. Mary has built an impressive career in...
FORCE July Lunch + Learn: Authentic Leadership with Shauna Huntington. It's time to get to work. In this inaugural FORCE event, viewers are introduced to the FORCE Female Leaders in Pavement group and learn why this community was created. We also discuss what members...
Nominations are open for the inaugural FORCE Award Program, which recognizes outstanding women who are making a meaningful impact across the paving and pavement maintenance industry through leadership, innovation, mentorship, and professional excellence. This award...
The economy continues to challenge the trades industry, especially when it comes to finding workers who can do the job and actually stay in the job. As a leader, you play a huge role in the employee relationship, and people are constantly evaluating leadership through...
There’s a moment—whether you’re on a jobsite, in a meeting, or walking a tradeshow floor—when you look around and realize something. You don’t see anyone who looks like you. For a lot of women in the paving and pavement maintenance industries, that moment isn’t rare....
In the asphalt world, where timing, precision and teamwork decide the success of a job, Anne Chevalier is the person everyone counts on. As the lead CDL driver for Rainier Asphalt & Concrete, she’s known for seeing three steps ahead, keeping crews moving and...
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