CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF
YOU CAN BE HERE!
Book Launch & Networking Reception
Event Details:
📅 March 4, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 John and Joyce Caddell Building
School of Building Construction @
Georgia Institute of Technology
⚠️ Advance RSVP Advised. Seats are limited!
Join us at the Georgia Institute of Technology for a dynamic networking reception and book signing celebrating You Can Be Here: A Woman’s Guide to Construction Careers by Dr. Irish Horsey.
This event brings together individuals, professionals, faculty, industry leaders, and community partners committed to shaping the future of the construction workforce.
This is more than just a book launch –
It’s a conversation about leadership, representation, and the future of the construction industry – happening during Women in Construction Week, a time dedicated to celebrating and elevating women across the industry.
What to Expect
Networking with industry leaders and emerging professionals
Insights from Dr. Horsey on advancing women in construction
Book signing + celebration
Meaningful conversation around workforce transformation
Hosted by the Georgia Tech School of Building Construction, this event marks a meaningful return to Dr. Horsey’s alma mater – where she made history as the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in Building Construction.
Celebrating the launch of You Can Be Here during Women in Construction Week 2026 brings this moment full circle – honoring the legacy of those who paved the way and investing in the next generation of leaders shaping the built environment.
Returning Home to Build What’s Next
Still haven’t grabbed your copy?
Whether you’re joining us in person or following along from afar, You Can Be Here is your guide to exploring, entering, and advancing in the construction industry.
There Is Space for You Here.
Whether you’re a student exploring your future, a professional advancing your career, or an industry partner committed to strengthening the workforce — this evening is an opportunity to connect, reflect, and build what comes next.
Join us as we celebrate the launch of You Can Be Here and the future of leadership in construction.
Event Details:
📅 March 4, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 John and Joyce Caddell Building
School of Building Construction
Georgia Institute of Technology
⚠️ Advance RSVP Advised.
Seats are limited!