Taylor Morrison Highlights Gender Diversity in Construction Amid Industry Labor Challenges

Event summary

  • Taylor Morrison employs 71 women in construction-specific roles as of March 2026, with 38% being Gen Z and Millennials.
  • 50% of Taylor Morrison's senior leadership roles are held by women, over four times the U.S. construction industry average.
  • Sheryl Palmer remains the only woman to lead a publicly traded homebuilder since 2007.
  • The company featured three women in construction roles during Women in Construction Week, highlighting their career paths and advice.

The big picture

Taylor Morrison's emphasis on gender diversity in construction comes as the industry faces significant retirement waves and labor shortages. The company's above-average representation of women in leadership and construction roles positions it to attract talent and maintain operational continuity. This strategic focus aligns with broader industry trends toward diversifying workforces to address skill gaps and demographic shifts.

What we're watching

Labor Pipeline Dynamics
How Taylor Morrison's focus on gender diversity will affect its ability to address the construction industry's looming labor shortage.
Leadership Continuity
Whether Sheryl Palmer's prolonged tenure as the sole female CEO of a publicly traded homebuilder will influence industry governance norms.
Generational Shift
The pace at which younger generations (Gen Z and Millennials) will fill critical roles in the construction sector.