Business View Magazine - January 2024

her entry into this sector was marked by challenges that were as much a product of her gender as they were of the industry’s norms. Today, as the President and CEO of CLE Consulting LLC, her experiences shed light on the evolving construction landscape, particularly for women. McIntosh recalls the early days of her career with a mix of nostalgia and realism.“When I first joined the construction world as a designer, the hurdles were significant, especially being a female on construction sites,” she shares. Her journey was not just about navigating the physical aspects of construction but also about gaining the trust and respect of her peers, many of whom were unaccustomed to seeing women in such roles. The last decade, however, has marked a significant shift. “We’re seeing more women as plumbers, electricians, and builders,” McIntosh notes, highlighting a growing presence of women on job sites. This change isn’t just in numbers; it’s in the industry’s ethos. The once-rare sight of women 52 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 01