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Posted: March 31, 2023
2023 Women in Construction: Alicia Hobart, Commodore Builders
Senior Estimator
Commodore Builders
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? I’d say, go for it! There is no industry like the construction industry. It has been ten years and still nothing beats seeing a project go from an idea, through the construction process, to the client move in day. Learning all of the behind-the-scenes of a project will change your perspective of each and every office/store/restaurant you step foot in throughout your day.
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