University event bridging gap between education and construction is hailed a ‘huge success’
A diverse range of speakers took to the stage at an event seeking to combat the growing construction skills gap through education and training – including former prisoners whose lives it has changed. Building Better Futures, held at King’s College College in Cambridge and organised by Constructed Pathways and Women in Construction Anglia, looked to […]
Trailblazing female crane operator inspires the next generation of women in construction
A trailblazing crane operator – the first woman to qualify in the UK – took centre stage at the latest Women in Construction Anglia Lunch this week. The sold-out event at Suffolk New College in Ipswich, on Wednesday April 30, was attended by almost 100 people and showcased the vast diversity of roles in the […]
Hundreds unite to celebrate the success of the Essex construction sector
Hundreds of businesses have come together to celebrate the innovation and successes of the Essex construction sector. The first Essex Build 2025 event brought together 425 attendees from across more than 270 different organisations to Hylands House in Chelmsford on Thursday, March 13. The Expo is the largest event ever organised by Essex County Council’s […]
Entries open for CITB Top 100 Influential Women in Construction Awards
Inspiring and influential women working in the construction industry are being encouraged to enter a prestigious national awards competition. Entries are now open for this year’s CITB Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards, celebrating the women and non-binary people making their mark on the traditionally male-dominated sector. Women make up just 13.6% of […]
Students praised for hosting ‘brilliant’ Women in Construction Anglia event
Students at West Suffolk College have hosted their first Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) event. Inspired by the huge success of previous WICA events, students took the plunge to host their own at the college’s University and Professional Development Centre on March 14, with more than 150 people attending. Hosted by Bethany Holroyd, multi-award-winning Director […]