Construction Industry Training Council of WA

Construction Safety Week has jobsites across the country pause work, review best practices and discuss the importance of safety.
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Major contractors are ‘All In Together’ for Construction Safety Week This year’s theme focuses on recognizing, responding and respecting, which applies not only to serious hazards on the jobsite but to the tradespeople performing the work.

While at their peak, women still make up only 11% of the U.S. construction workforce. Despite what may be progress in the field, there’s a long way to go.
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Expanding Opportunities for Women in Construction Can Help Address Labor Shortage Women make up just 11% of the construction workforce as bias, limited advancement paths and workplace culture continue to impact retention and growth.

Success is built one step at a time and graduation is a huge milestone!
Join us this week in honoring the Class of 2026 at the CITC Graduation Ceremonies.
We’re proud to celebrate the future of the construction industry.

From apprentices to industry professionals, graduation day is almost here! Celebrate the dedication, determination, and achievement of our 2026 CITC graduates this June in Bellevue and Spokane.

Hard hats. Big goals. Bright futures. Our 2026 CITC graduates are getting ready to cross the stage, and we can’t wait to celebrate their accomplishments! Save the date and join us in a few weeks for this unforgettable milestone.

The countdown is on! Mark your calendars for the 2026 CITC Graduation Ceremonies as we celebrate the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

Western Washington Ceremony >> June 5, 2026 | Bellevue
Eastern Washington Ceremony >> June 12, 2026 | Spokane

Two former fish processing facilities in Seattle, Wash., have been transformed into a commercial and cultural district.
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From industrial site to a cultural and commercial center - Construction Specifier Read how a former fish processing facility in Seattle was transformed into a multi-tenant business environment.

Any construction pro would agree that preconstruction is an important phase in the project lifecycle. After all, this is when teams make key decisions around things like budgets, schedules and labor.
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Why preconstruction is now a competitive advantage Construction is changing. Preconstruction is where competitive advantage is built.

Sullivan outlines her career path, why she ended up in architecture and what she has seen change for women in the building industry since she started.
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Veteran architect wants more women on jobsites Gail Sullivan, founder of Boston-based Studio G Architects, said conditions have improved for women in construction, but she still wants to see more progress. 

A Pacific Northwest contractor will soon begin early work on a new light-rail maintenance hub south of Seattle, according to a March 26 news release.
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Hoffman Construction wins $350M Sound Transit contract The Lake Oswego, Oregon-based general contractor plans to complete the Washington project in 2032, according to a news release.