The 12 Best Building Materials Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 2020)
Looking for a new job in building materials? Check our list of the most female-friendly employers in the industry, as rated by the women who work there.
InHerSight's list of the best building materials companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Building Materials companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of January 2, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 12 best building materials companies to work for
1. Wet-seal
3.2 stars
Wet-seal is a building materials company that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.9 stars) and management opportunities (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Wet-seal:
"Loved it and miss it so much."
2. Owens Corning
3.1 stars
Owens Corning is a building materials company headquartered in the Toledo, OH area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for employer responsiveness (3.8 stars) and wellness initiatives (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Owens Corning:
"A whole bunch of productuve team players work at Owens Corning. It has excellent benefits and values it's employee health, welfare and work experiences . It really is a great co..."
3. Marshalls plc
3.0 stars
Marshalls plc is a building materials company headquartered in the Elland area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Marshalls plc:
"Overall the best company I’ve ever worked for in terms of employee relations."
4. Builders FirstSource
2.9 stars
Builders FirstSource is a building materials company headquartered in the Denver, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.0 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Builders FirstSource:
"Great place to work. It's a male dominated industry but there are women doing all kinds of things, and doing it well. I've never worked for a more respectful, fair, kind company. "
5. American Woodmark Corporation
2.5 stars
American Woodmark Corporation is a building materials company headquartered in the Winchester, VA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.3 stars) and the people you work with (3.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Woodmark Corporation:
"I would recommend employment with this company to anyone. This facility takes safety, working conditions, and employee morale and involvement very seriously. There are many oppo..."
6. Pella Corporation
2.5 stars
Pella Corporation is a building materials company headquartered in the Pella, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for salary satisfaction (3.2 stars) and the people you work with (3.1 stars).
7. Masonite International
2.4 stars
Masonite International is a building materials company headquartered in the Tampa, FL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.5 stars) and the people you work with (3.0 stars).
8. 84 Lumber
2.2 stars
84 Lumber is a building materials company headquartered in the Eighty Four, PA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.3 stars) and the people you work with (3.0 stars).
9. MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc
2.2 stars
MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc is a building materials company headquartered in the Jasper, IN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.4 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (2.8 stars).
10. Beacon Roofing Supply
2.2 stars
Beacon Roofing Supply is a building materials company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (2.6 stars).
11. Oldcastle
1.8 stars
Oldcastle is a building materials company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.3 stars) and the people you work with (2.6 stars).
12. JELD-WEN
1.8 stars
JELD-WEN is a building materials company headquartered in the Charlotte, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (2.9 stars) and paid time off (2.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for JELD-WEN:
"I was a general laborer & a fork truck driver. 8hr Swing shift. I liked the job but they changed the schedule without warning a lot."
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of January 2, 2020.