Real Estate Development and Construction

Commercial Construction

SHEcon was founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion in an effort to be an agent of change for the construction industry.

We believe in the transformative power of change and contributing to a more open, diverse and inclusive world.

Our people and our projects form the fabric of modern society. At SHEcon, we are empowered to build with a globalized workforce.

Research.

Substantial research shows that companies with a diverse workforce have a higher capacity for innovation. We believe that technology and innovation will be key to the future growth of our industry.

SHEcon Home Development

We design-build multi-family, hotel, and residential property types by partnering on projects that promote diversity and inclusion within the community.

As a developer, we have in-house construction capabilities and collaborate through creative partnerships to ensure that the project is equipped for success.

At SHEcon development, we have the unique perspective of both an owner as well as an investor. Our portfolio includes boutique single-family homes and is nationwide.

Numbers.

Numbers show that of the construction workforce, 30% are Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% are women, 6% are Black or African American, , and 2% are Asian.
(2020, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Sheila Urban

Chief Executive Officer

Sheila was born and raised in Chicagoland's construction industry through her family business. Her dream is to empower the people and businesses that work with SHEcon to leave a legacy of hope in our world.

She named the company 'SHEcon' to breakdown gender bias and challenge assumptions about career advancement in construction. She feels that companies limit an employees' ability to see themselves with a company long-term if their last name doesn't match the last name on the door, or in this case, work van. Her hope is that SHEcon removes any barriers that would keep her team from envisioning themselves as future leaders of the firm.