Women in Construction Anglia celebrates not-for-profit status
Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) has officially become a not-for-profit – and has held its launch board meeting. WICA was set up by Clare Friel in 2024 to champion women in the industry, supported by founding partners Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, Anglia Ruskin University and West Suffolk College. The organisation aims to provide visible role […]
Student shares experiences working on Women in Construction campaign
Work experience student Keziah has spent the week at Friel, helping the agency identify new ways to promote careers in construction for women nationwide. Keziah Webbe spent her week at the agency learning how to use Canva to craft and design a social media campaign for the ongoing Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) initiative. Before […]
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 […]
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce partners with Women in Construction Anglia to help bridge industry-education gap
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with Women in Construction Anglia to help bridge the gap between the industry and education, and encourage more women into construction roles. The new partnership comes as the government commits £600 million to address the construction sector’s skills shortage, with the aim of ensuring Suffolk leads the way […]
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 […]
Ipswich business owner honoured at House of Lords Awards Ceremony
An Ipswich business owner has been named among the most influential women working in STEM and construction at a gala awards ceremony at the House of Lords. Clare Friel, owner of local marketing agency Friel, was among the recipients of an Inspirational Businesswomen in STEM and Construction Award on Friday, March 7. The event, hosted […]
