Finding an enjoyable niche in construction can sometimes prove to be a challenge, especially if you are just starting out. However, Stephanie Beninati, the Owner and Broker of Strategic Insurance Services has found a way to enjoy the best of all the worlds she loves, in construction. Stephanie’s insurance firm specializes in construction insurance, while offering structural warranties and certificate management concierge programs. She has managed to find what she loves and

Feel the fear and let FAITH be bigger than the fear! This is a motto that Tari Ensign, president of Ensign Shaffer, understands and harnesses. Spending the summers with her grandparents, Tari used to explore the country side of Montana and notice all the diverse sizes of houses and the way people lived, finding all the differences fascinating as a child. In sixth grade, she was introduced to 'drawing in perspective', winning an award for her work, this is when she began to

“Construction is the biggest industry in the United States. There is so much opportunity and so many positions you can hold in construction. There’s commercial and residential, luxury custom, affordable housing, bridges, and roads. Construction is so much more than building a house. There are so many different facets and I don’t think a lot of people realize… there are so many different elements in the construction world.” Owner of Alpine Consulting Associates, Christa Wick

Currently the president of Anderson Marketing Solutions, Barb Anderson started as a realtor selling homes before entering the construction industry. Originally from Michigan, she was amazed at all of the construction activity in Colorado. She began a new career as an onsite sales representative for a small builder. The education that she gained from that experience was invaluable. Learning basic construction skills like how to read blueprints and how to stake a property’s m

Audree Grubesic, owner of Modular Sure Site, comes from a background of engineering and publishing. She eventually went into home sales and instantly connected with women. They gravitated toward her asking her questions because they didn’t know much about building or what it entailed. She shortly begin to realize that she would eventually have a connection to the construction industry, noting, “Home is where the heart is when you’re a mom and have children. It’s the place