For the second year in a row, Choate Construction is proud to be recognized by SC Biz News with the Empowering Women Award, honoring organizations making measurable strides in advancing women in the workplace and beyond. This recognition also places Choate among South Carolina’s Most Influential Leaders, a testament to the power of culture, inclusion, and action-driven leadership.

Turning Commitment into Action

At Choate, empowering women isn’t a box to check, it’s a commitment woven into the fabric of our culture. As an industry still working to increase female representation, Choate stands apart with a workforce of women that far exceeds national construction averages. These women lead projects, mentor teams, and shape the future of our company and industry every day.

Central to this effort is Choate’s Women in Construction (WIC) Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group fosters connection, mentorship, and professional development opportunities across all offices, creating space for women to share experiences, gain leadership tools, and find encouragement in every stage of their careers. Whether it’s organizing leadership panels, supporting community initiatives, or facilitating workshops on personal and professional growth, the WIC ERG continues to drive meaningful change from within.

The Power of Employee Ownership

As a 100% employee-owned company, Choate believes that when every voice matters, progress follows. Our employee-owners are united by a shared purpose — to build safely, inclusively, and collaboratively. This ownership mindset encourages advocacy, accountability, and empowerment for all, setting the foundation for lasting change.

Looking Ahead

Receiving the Empowering Women Award for the second consecutive year reinforces our belief that progress is not a moment but a movement. We’re grateful to SC Biz News for recognizing Choate’s continued efforts to create equitable opportunities and elevate women across our teams, our trade partners, and the communities we serve.