Women in Construction Conference 2025: Creating Pathways to Rewarding Careers
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Overview
Women are continuing to make up a growing proportion of the construction sector and are making strides in becoming leaders in their field. Supporting women in overcoming barriers to representation is vital for improving equality in the sector and will play a vital role in tackling the industry’s skills shortage:
Supporters include:
Agenda
Registration
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Marie-Claude Hemming, Director of Policy, Association of Consultancy and Engineering (CONFIRMED)
Keynote: Transforming Cultures: Building Futures for Women in Construction
- Challenging outdated workplace norms through education and advocacy
- Championing mentorship and sponsorship by connecting experienced professionals with women entering or advancing in construction careers
- Investing in initiatives that directly tackle diversity gaps through training and employment
- Collaborating across industry and policy levels to integrate diversity-driven training models into national skills strategies
Julia Stevens, Engagement Director Wales, Construction Industry Training Board (CONFIRMED)
Key Supporter Session: How Do We Draw Women Into The Construction Industry?
- Pathways for Women into Construction
- Retention Through Community
- Business Value
- Call to Action
Daniella Adesida, Design Manager, Glencar Construction (CONFIRMED)
Construction and ESG: Why Focusing on Retaining Women in Construction Might Improve Business Profitability
- The Decline of women in construction based roles (as reported by the Office for National Statistics)
- Why instability (arising from insolvency stats) and workplace pressure (arising from project delays, project risks and project related disputes) may have contributed to the reduced number of women working in construction in 2024 and the overarching skills gap
- How the skills shortage in the sector could be improved through better policy offerings concerning the retention of women in construction
- Why a greater focus on the retention of women in construction can provide better opportunities to secure tenders and improve business profitability within the sector (particularity from an ESG perspective)
Olivia Jenkins, Co-Chair, National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) (Midlands) and Senior Associate Solicitor, Trowers & Hamlins LLP (CONFIRMED)
Questions and Answers
Breakout Networking
Connect with industry peers and share experiences to advance women’s careers in construction during this interactive breakout networking session.
Comfort Break
Keynote: Supporting Pathways to Leadership for Women in Construction
- Developing leadership programmes to support women with mentorship and senior-level engagement
- Supporting professionals through structured mentoring by senior leaders and opportunities
- Measuring success by tracking promotion rates and retention of women in senior and board-level positions
Rebecca Stone, Senior Architect, Purcell UK (CONFIRMED)
Case Study: Improving Entry Pathways and Apprenticeships for Women in Construction
- Developing inclusive practices on-site by providing hands-on opportunities such as apprenticeships, work placements and school engagement
- Supporting flexible learning models such as part-time and evening courses to accommodate women balancing work and life
- Providing funding opportunities via bursaries and grants to remove financial barriers and make training more accessible
- Showcasing role models and success stories from apprentices and tradeswomen to inspire and attract more women into the industry
Katie O’Cearbhaill, Co-Owner, Excelsior Land (CONFIRMED)
Case Study: Supporting Fulfilling Careers for Women Through Menopause
- Strengthening workplace adjustments to support colleagues in managing menopause symptoms
- Developing bespoke unconscious bias training to tackle stigma and discrimination around menopause and fertility
- Engaging male colleagues and encouraging allyship with awareness-raising initiatives
- Supporting female staff and family members to access health screenings and signpost relevant advice
Jo Morris, Head of Training Delivery, Henpicked (CONFIRMED)
Questions and Answers
Chair’s Closing Remarks
Marie-Claude Hemming, Director of Policy, Association of Consultancy and Engineering (CONFIRMED)
Conference End
Get in Touch
Confirmed Speakers
Deb Madden
Executive Director, Nations Engagement
CITB
Olivia Jenkins
Co-Chair
National Association of Women in Construction
Deborah Garlick
Founder
Henpicked
Testimonials
“An excellent online conference, content was very good and speakers shared some very insightful information.”
“Great webinar, knowledgeable speakers, and a good discussion.”
“Fantastic event really engaging speakers and took a lot away from it.”
“A thought provoking event which focuses the mind on topics that are normally swept aside.”
Why You Should Attend?
Why Attend:
- Gain an overview of current trends and challenges in achieving gender parity within the construction industry
- Explore inclusive recruitment and onboarding practices aimed at attracting and retaining top talent from diverse backgrounds
- Hear high-level keynotes and case studies on breaking barriers, building inclusive cultures and supporting women’s career progression in construction
- Gain 4 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota
Who Should Attend?
| Job Titles | Organisation Examples |
| Diversity & Inclusion Managers | Construction Companies |
| HR Directors / Talent Managers | Local Authorities |
| Apprenticeship Coordinators | Further Education Institutions |
| Learning & Development Leads | Trade Associations |
| Site Managers / Project Managers | National Training Organisations |
| Heads of Training and Skills | Housing Associations |
| Workforce Development Officers | Government Departments |
Pricing Options
PRIVATE SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 4 CPD Points.
PUBLIC SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 4 CPD Points.
VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 4 CPD Points.
Sponsorship
Raise your Profile, Showcase Your Solutions, Generate New Business
If your products, services, and solutions can support our audiences in their roles, and you want to make connections and generate new business with key stakeholders, decision makers, and influencers, then please contact us HERE
IMPORTANT: There are only a small number of sponsorship opportunities available to ensure maximum exposure and ROI – contact us today to secure your place.
Virtual vs F2F
Whilst F2F provide better options for networking, there are many distinct advantages of sponsoring our online conferences including:
- Wider geographical reach of delegates and a different audience who prefer online to f2f
- Lower sponsorship package costs
- No travel/accommodation
- Less time out of the office
- No stand materials required (lower costs)
- 1 of only 2 sponsors involved – less competition on the day
- Prime speaking slot in the morning of the conference including Q&A – less distractions and easier for delegates to hear/absorb information
- Receive all delegate data after the conference to follow-up directly with those who attend and don’t attend (small % but still key stakeholders)
- Ongoing exposure via OnDemand access (coming soon)
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