The scope and severity of the widening gap in America’s built environment workforce has risen to the level of a national security issue. The workforce shortage across the built environment has evolved from a past problem into today’s major crisis and will become a disaster in its own right if left unaddressed.

Past and current strategies and interventions have failed to provide solutions at scale. Demographic and labor data demonstrate that the only viable solution is to meaningfully and significantly increase the national pipeline of women throughout the built environment. Elevate 2025 is co-hosted by the National Institute of Building Sciences, International Code Council, and National Building Museum. The event brings together leaders and policymakers to understand the true scope and severity of the built environment workforce crisis threatening communities across the country. Through high-impact sessions, we will introduce the challenges and potential policy solutions. Join influential change makers in supporting our nation’s security and growth.