It was founded by Alice Ashley, Ida Mae Bagby, Carolyn Balcomb, Sue Bowling, Margaret Bubar, Margaret Cleveland, Era Dunn, Doris Efird, Ronda Farrell, Hazel Floyd, Jimmie Blazier, Nina Ruth Jenkins, Ethel McKinney, Irene Moates, Mildred Tarter and Edna Mae Tucker to provide support for area women working in the male-dominated field.

[1] Recognizing the need for networking and support for women working in the industry beyond Fort Worth, the group amended its charter to incorporate chapters nationwide.

Members represent all aspects of the construction industry including trades, project management, administrative, legal, financial, and insurance fields.

In 1963, the NAWIC Founders Scholarship Foundation was formed to provide financial support to students pursuing construction-related training.

NAWIC and its chapters hold presentations, job tours, luncheons, and virtual events during WIC Week.