I’m quickly approaching my 10-year anniversary at BNP Media, which means I will have been writing about the HVAC and plumbing industry for a decade. Time sure does fly! When I first started attending tradeshows and conferences covering the HVACR industry, I was often the only woman in the room. Which, when you think about it, isn’t that surprising as stereotypes and societal norms have historically discouraged women from pursuing careers in all trades, but especially in plumbing.
However, as attitudes evolve and opportunities expand, more and more women are finding success and fulfillment in both the plumbing and HVACR industries. This is evidenced by the increasing number of women seen on the tradeshow floor and conference rooms at industry events.