WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION company currently has more than 10 openings for skilled glaziers. Evolution Glass she says has been very involved since its inception in Al- berta’s apprentice program. This year the company will have 10 apprentices training at various times throughout the year. Munro says one of the advantages of a career in the trades is job security, even during slower times. “If you can do the job and are willing to work hard, you will absolutely be able to weather slow times and have a career for life.” And within glazing she says, there is more to the career than most people think. “We are constantly learning – about energy efficiency, safety, new in- stallation processes, and every day the job can be something different and in- volve a different challenge to solve.” She says the glazing industry as well is a tight-knit group. Companies like Evolution Glass work hard to make sure their employees find careers they love so that going to work every day is something to look forward to. “The Provincial Glaziers Association of Al- berta (PGAA) is a close group and al- though members are technically competitors, everyone is supportive, knows one another and works well to- gether.” Her advice to women considering a career in the trades is to not be intimi- dated or afraid to try something they are interested in, or to do something they love. “The trades have evolved and they will accommodate anyone with skill. Life is about doing what you want and what makes you happy. If that is a trade, then you have a win-win in many ways.” Evolution Glass Inc. is your one stop commercial glazing contractor. New construction Commercial glass, glazing and door repair High rise window replacement Building envelope assessments and repairs Commercial building preventative maintenance programs 24 Hour emergency service 1-1411 25 Ave NE., Calgary | evolutionglass.com 6751 9 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8R9 evolutionglass.com 403.250.2353 403.250.2353 The Canadian Design and Construction Report — November 2015 – 41