The conference, running from October 9–11, 2026, serves as a focal point for the industry’s push to recruit and retain women in construction. Under the theme "Breaking Barriers, Expanding Horizons," the event centers on strengthening mentorship and pathways into Registered Apprenticeships. Attendees range from apprentices to union leaders, representing every major construction craft currently tasked with building data centers, semiconductor facilities, and energy infrastructure projects across the continent.
Houston to Host Largest Gathering of North American Union Tradeswomen
Nearly 6,000 union tradeswomen from the United States and Canada will descend upon Houston this October for the 16th annual Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference. The three-day event at the George R. Brown Convention Center highlights the surging demand for skilled labor amid a national boom in infrastructure and energy construction.
A centerpiece of the gathering is the signature Banner Parade on the morning of October 10. Thousands of participants will march through downtown Houston, showcasing symbols of building trades unions from across North America. The event features high-profile speakers including AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, NABTU President Sean McGarvey, and veteran NASA astronaut Marsha Ivins, alongside executives from major firms like Kiewit and DeWalt. The program offers a mix of plenary sessions, leadership workshops, and networking opportunities designed to solidify the role of women in the evolving construction landscape.
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