Tampa Bay woman hopes to inspire next generation of women in construction

TAMPA, Fla. — While construction has historically been a male dominated industry, women are also stepping up to the plate to fill those roles.

These days, one in 10 construction workers are women, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

With a hard hat on, Leslie Macao Velez is ready to take on the day…

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