2022 Women in Construction: Amy Jarvis, Spacesmith

Name: Amy Jarvis, AIA

Title: Associate

Company Name: Spacesmith

Why should women consider a career in construction?
Women, men, and everyone should consider a career in construction because there are so many places to find a fit for your skills and your passions. When considering the larger umbrella of construction related fields you could become a welder, an architect, a designer, a sustainability material researcher, etc. The possibilities are endless and the impacts the roles have on society are huge. This type of work is fulfilling because it requires autonomy and collaboration. You can’t have a great built space if you don’t have all the players involved, and even if they don’t all meet each other and know each other, they are all connected.

What advice would you offer to other women getting into the construction industry?
Regardless of gender identity, no one really knows what to expect in the work force straight out of school. You are a valuable member of whatever team you join; know your worth and improve every day by asking questions, putting yourself in positions to experience whatever it is you are interested in, and surrounding yourself with people are doing the same thing.