Women in construction ‘breaking down barriers’ ahead of International Women’s Day
Two women in construction say they feel they are “breaking down barriers within the industry”, with one setting her eyes on making history. Hollie-Jayne Bennett, Assistant Site Manager, and Rhianna Darling, Trainee Assistant Site Manager, who work at Taylor Wimpey East Anglia, both say they love the sector and the opportunities they have had to […]
Women in Construction Anglia takes its message of inclusivity to parliament
Women in Construction Anglia has hosted an event at the House of Commons – taking its message for a more inclusive construction sector to those in power. Building Better Futures, at the Thames Pavilion, attracted MPs and ministers, along with a host of construction and business leaders from across the region, to showcase the opportunities […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘The opportunities are endless’, says trainee housebuilder Amelia
An Essex trainee assistant site manager said she believes the opportunities for women in construction are ‘endless’ and has called on more to consider careers in the sector. Amelia Coker, 23, has joined the team at Barratt Homes’ Languard View development in Dovercourt – following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather who also […]
