The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) was founded in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1953. Since its founding, NAWIC has grown to a membership of over 6,500 with more than 200 chapters in 47 U.S. States and in three Canadian provinces.

In 1996 NAWIC signed an International Affiliation Agreement with NAWIC-Australia. This NAWIC affiliate already has 11 chapters throughout its borders.

In 1998 NAWIC signed an International Affiliation Agreement with New Zealand, and another in 1999 with South African Women in Construction (SAWiC) and most recently at the 2003 National Convention, an Agreement was signed with NAWIC - The United Kingdom.

In its 45 years of service to its membership, NAWIC has advanced the causes of all women in construction whose careers range from business ownership to the skilled trades.