Inspiring Women

Tracy Burrell is senior HR business partner at Ramboll Talented professionals may choose to pause their career for a variety of reasons, but returning to work after a prolonged absence can be a daunting prospect, with unclear pathways for doing so. Research from AIG Life found that women are three…

Construction News and New Civil Engineer have joined forces to launch an awards event to showcase and celebrate the achievements of women in the sector, as well as the organisations that are leading the way in gender equality. The awards are part of a joint programme of activity planned by…

Next steps for embedding an inclusive and welcoming culture across the sector were explored at a Construction News roundtable, sponsored by Copper Consultancy. Steve Dale reports

On the panel Emilia Hardern, diversity and inclusion project manager, Network Rail Jenny Hinde, executive director, The Clear Company Faye Jenkins, head of social…

Lendlease has become the latest construction firm to adopt the Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Pledge. Construction News launched the pledge in June 2021 as a voluntary code of practice that companies can adopt to signal their support for women in the industry. Signatories promise to adopt a series…

Vicky Savage is group director, development and sales, at L&Q What do you think of when you think of the construction industry? Despite progress in recent years, for many the typical construction worker will still be an older, white male, and the average site a harsh environment fraught with safety…

The UK’s biggest construction contractor, Balfour Beatty, has revealed that its gender pay gap widened over the last 12 months. Balfour’s gender pay gap now sits at 21 per cent, up from 18 per cent in 2020. It means that for every £1 that male employees earn, female employees take…

Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that over the last decade the percentage of women taking up skilled trades and holding senior management positions within construction firms has barely changed. Of all skilled trades professionals working in the UK construction sector – such as joiners, bricklayers,…

Helen Martin is managing director of Wates Construction, Central Over the last two years, we have seen an acceleration of workplace trends that have mostly had a positive impact on the way we approach our working lives, whether it is increased flexible working or encouraging business leaders to improve their…

After a pandemic-induced lull in gender pay-gap reporting, and following dramatic changes to some firms’ working practices, James Wilmore explores whether the industry is making progress towards pay equality

When Taylor Wimpey appointed its first female chief executive in February, it sparked headlines. Jennie Daly, the group’s operations director, will be…

Construction News and New Civil Engineer are delighted to announce a new partnership and programme of activity to inspire and support women in the construction and engineering sectors. Building on the work of the CN Inspiring Women in Construction programme and its gender diversity pledge, and the NCE Recognising Women…