Exciting trajectory of Essex construction sector highlighted at flagship event
More than 500 professionals from across the construction industry gathered to discuss exciting new growth opportunities for the sector at Essex Build Expo 26. The event, organised by Essex Growth Agency, included meet-the-buyer sessions to link firms with major contractors and Essex County Council Procurement – alongside advice on all things AI, automation and digital […]
How Women in Construction Anglia ‘opened doors’ for management trainee Morgan
A budding Suffolk construction professional said she would ‘never have known’ the exciting opportunities construction offers were it not for a local not-for-profit. Morgan Reddington said she found herself questioning her career options after an injury saw her professional footballing ambitions fall through – until she was introduced to Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) last […]
Constructing Conversations: Why representation matters this Women in Construction Week
It’s been more than a decade since I swapped the showbiz world of sparkly dresses and high heels for the hard hats and high-vis’ of the construction industry. And I’ve never looked back. In the construction industry I’ve found a supportive, collaborative and genuinely exciting space. A world with opportunities for growth, no matter your […]
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 […]
Former prisoner building new career in construction thanks to bricklaying training scheme
A former prisoner is embarking on an exciting new career in construction after training as a bricklayer while serving her time. Maria Sara, who had been having a difficult time in her life, was jailed for an assault in 2024 and was sent to HMP Peterborough. Eager to stay busy, she started working in the […]
Women in Construction Anglia and Suffolk Chamber back construction jobs boost
Women in Construction Anglia and Suffolk’s Chamber of Commerce are backing the government’s plans to boost construction worker numbers by 100,000 a year. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner last week attended the first Construction Skills Mission Board along with industry CEOs, launching an industry commitment to support the […]
