Women in Construction Week

Arch-Fab Celebrates Women in Architecture Week

It’s March, and that means WIC Week is upon us! March 4-10, 2018 is Women in Construction Week. This is a special week where women are highlighted as a visible component of the construction industry and also serves to increase the opportunities available to women in all areas of construction. WIC Week provides an occasion to raise awareness and emphasize the ever-growing role of women in construction.

The National Association of Women in Construction was founded in Fort Worth, TX in 1955. It has grown to an international association serving 125 chapters in the United States, and also has affiliates in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.

Architectural Fabrication, Inc. is proud to be a continued supporter of the National Association of Women In Construction, which has been enhancing the success of women in the construction industry for more than 62 years. Architectural Fabrication employs women in a broad range of critically important roles including accounting, project management, fabrication, sales, marketing, human resources, and estimating.

Special Events to Celebrate WIC Week Take Place All Over the World

We encourage you to find your local chapter and get involved!

Arch-Fab Builds a House - Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity

This year, the NAWIC Fort Worth Chapter #1 will take an active part in serving our neighbors by building a Habitat for Humanity Home in Fort Worth.

Arch-Fab Celebrates WIC Week at Top Golf

Fun at Top Golf

We will be enjoying a fun evening of fellowship and friendly competition as we trade in our drills for golf clubs and drill golf balls at Top Golf. The Fort Worth Chapter #1 will also be participating in safety training.

Please join us in celebrating the contributions and achievements of women in all areas of the construction industry!

Women In Construction

Did you know that March 5-11 is Women in Construction Week?

This is a special week where women are highlighted as a visible component of the construction industry and also serves to increase the opportunities available to women in construction. WIC Week provides an occasion to raise awareness and emphasize the ever growing role of women in construction. To learn more about NAWIC, visit nawic.org.

Arch-Fab-ulous Women

Architectural Fabrication is proud to be a supporter of the National Association of Women In Construction, which has been enhancing the success of women in the construction industry for more than 62 years. Architectural Fabrication employs women in a broad range of critically important roles including accounting, project management, fabrication, sales, marketing, and estimating.

Front Row: Kimberly Bradstreet- Business Development Manger, Kendall Springer- Account Manager, Lauren Preston- Pre-Sales Manager, Renea Cramer-Receptionist, Dominga Gonzales- Fabricator Back Row: Brooke Weinzierl- Drafter, Teresa Allison- Administrative Assistant, Lauren McClurg- Production Coordinator, Ann Nace-Project Manager, Teresa Coffman- Project Manager, Jessica Gordon- Buyer, Melody Brecht- Account Manager

Employee Spotlight on Brooke

Brooke Weinzierl - Our Turnbuckle Award Winner!

Our spotlight is focused on Brooke Weinzierl, a member of our design department. We can’t think of a better person to be the subject of one of our first blog post! Brooke joined the Architecutral Fabrication team in May of 2016, after graduating from TCU with a BS in Biology & Psychology. You might be wondering how someone with a degree in Biology & Psychology would end up working for a shade solution company. Keep reading…

Brooke found our job posting on a site called FrogJobs at TCU (site for Career & Professional Development). She didn’t have any drafting experience or knowledge of our products, but was eager to learn all that she could to begin contributing to the team. Our hiring committee was less concerned about her background in drafting and more focused on finding the right type person to join our family. We definitely made a great choice!

Before we brag on Brooke, we should tell you about our “Turnbuckle Award”. In our business, overhead canopy supports, called “turnbuckles” are an integral part of our product design. Not only do they add texture and aesthetic appeal to a building, they also add valuable support. Each month, our company nominates an employee of the month to receive the “Turnbuckle Award”. The winner receives a shiny red mini-turnbuckle, recognition at our monthly company meting, a cash bonus, and a highly coveted front row parking spot.

Brooke was awarded the “Turnbuckle Award” in December of 2016 for her outstanding contribution to the design team, her eagerness to assist other departments with a “can do” attitude, and her pro-active help in getting the office set up after moving to our beautiful new facility. She was also a major contributor to the content on this website!

We asked Brooke what the favorite part of her job was, and here’s what she had to say, “I really enjoy looking at architectural plans and viewing what the client wants and helping them achieve their design intent, because we actually cater to each individual project. It’s fun to put that design into a model and see the finished product installed.” Take a look at one of her favorite projects, The Brickyard

When Brooke isn’t creating submittal packages for our projects, she’s an avid runner, loves boot camp style work outs, she likes attending concerts with her friends.

Congratulations, Brooke! We are thankful for your contribution to our team!