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UKCW London 2025 Seminar Programme

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Breaking the Barriers: Attracting and Retaining Women in Construction

08 May 2025
Culture Change & Skills Hub
Women make up less than 15% of the UK construction workforce due to persistent industry perceptions, workplace barriers, and limited leadership opportunities. To attract and retain female talent, construction firms must create more inclusive on-site environments, offer flexible working arrangements, and strengthen support systems like maternity leave and sponsorship programmes. Early engagement in schools, male allyship, and proactive leadership initiatives are key to reshaping the industry and ensuring more women advance into senior roles.
Chairperson
Helen Chorley, Founder Investor - Property Sisters UK
Speakers
Lee McEvoy, Director - Reliable Contractors
Nichola Burns, Technical Director - Taylor Wimpey Manchester
Michaela Wain, Managing Director - Design & Build UK / Framework Marketing

In partnership with

Design Build UK

Birmingham Sponsors

Partners

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