by Christy Heitger-Ewing | 360 Tour Designs
From its beginning, home building was a male-dominated industry. As such, one rarely interacted with a woman during the construction process. Today, there’s a different industry standard, one with more and more women entering the conversation. Women play huge roles in the home build process, whether in the form of cabinet & countertop selection, roof installation, or interior design.
“Quite frankly, I don’t know of a custom home builder who doesn’t work with women in this industry,” says Joe Garcia, owner of G&G Custom Homes. In fact, Garcia wouldn’t be where he is today were it not for his wife, Mindy, a seasoned Realtor with CENTURY 21 Scheetz who has supported him and helped his business flourish through the years.
“She’s played a giant role in where G&G is today,” says Joe. Mindy Garcia is the face behind the listing of every G&G spec home or Home-A-Rama project.
Mindy has seen the evolution of women’s involvement in construction and she applauds the way women have broken barriers in order to build a stronger, more inclusive future.
“Women in construction are becoming increasingly common, bringing unique skills and perspectives to the industry,” she says. “Their contributions are highly valued, driving innovation and fostering a more inclusive and dynamic workforce.”
Over the past decade, Hilari Goris, owner of Hilari Goris Designs, has collaborated with G&G Custom Homes to bring her transitionally styled interiors to life in home builds that blend old with new.
“A lot of times when people want to work with me, it’s because of Hilari,” says Joe Garcia.
Goris notes that the role women play in the construction industry is of utmost importance for a number of reasons.
“We bring a different perspective into every aspect of the home. From the layout, function of each space, materials used, and overall aesthetic, we not only help bring the home to life, but we also listen to each family’s individual ways of living and how they want their home to feel when they walk in the front door,” says Goris. “We truly make the house feel like they are home.”
And that’s precisely what every homeowner wants in the end – a retreat where they feel safe, secure, and stress-free.
“Women bring so much to the table when it comes to constructing a home,” says Joe Garcia. “Their presence has transformed the landscape of the industry.”
Find out how women can elevate your building project by visiting ggcustomhomes.com.
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