It’s time for the construction industry to “put its money where its mouth is” to help improve gender diversity

The launch of the programme to improve gender diversity in home building comes just days after the closure of Women into Construction

After 16 years supporting diversity in construction, the not-for-profit company has ceased trading 

The Mentoring the Next Generation Programme aims to break down barriers to women pursuing careers in construction

The Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards celebrates inspirational women and allies across the industry 

Gender diversity is the key to unlocking growth in the UK’s construction industry, but a collaborative effort is needed to support the recruitment and retention of women

Eve Livett, CEO of the Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC), discusses her commitment to promoting diversity in construction and the importance of addressing misconceptions about women working in the industry

Attracting women to the construction industry – and retaining them – is the focus for a team of academics in Australia who are committed to driving cultural change

There have been strides towards greater gender equality, but the construction industry is still facing an underrepresentation of women

A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.

To mark International Women’s Day, readers of CIOB’s editorial titles have voted the most inspirational woman builder.

To mark International Women’s Day, Barbara Jones has been voted as the most inspirational woman builder by readers of CIOB’s editorial titles

Although progress is steady, more needs to be done to encourage women from diverse backgrounds into the industry, explains Ridha Shah.

How could construction sites be more welcoming to women? Female industry professionals speak to Kristina Smith.

Help us celebrate the achievements of women builders by voting for your favourite.

The barriers to women entering the construction industry begin at birth, veteran women in construction told a webinar last week

A former dressage champion who was nearly killed by her horse is on a mission to have women comprise 30% of construction tradespeople in Australia by 2030, up from just 3% now.

Women succeeding in construction will discuss their challenges and successes during the Global Construction Summit 2024