50 years ago, Kathryn Ladley began her career in construction as a Student Quantity Surveyor. She caught our attention after posting a shocking rejection letter on Twitter that stated the role 'would not be suitable for a lady.' We caught up with Kathryn to find out more...

“We have a request – a crazy idea – but we have to ask!”

The Women in Construction Summit is back this summer and is set to build on all its previous successes. Our agenda is now live and packed with a stimulating programme of talks, workshops and more — take a first look.

Help us to celebrate and promote women working in the construction industry. We're revamping our Women in Construction Instagram page and want you to be a part of it! 

Recent research from professional search engine findcourses.com has shown how diversity and inclusion training (D&I) can help the construction industry increase gender equality. How can you put it into practice in your organisation?

We've compiled a news roundup of the biggest stories in the construction sector for this year, with the top story of each month.

The disparity between male and female construction workers is still shockingly low, with only 9.9% of workers being female. A lower percentage than any of the other major work categories. Take a look at why the figures have regressed after WWII and remained stagnant since...

The pivotal construction event for women in Europe is back this summer, at London's Olympia. Be inspired by industry leaders, nurture your skills and join a vibrant and talented community.

Panelists from our London summit share their resources.