What will it take to end sexism in construction?

Lauren Walker is managing director of Aluminium Fire Systems The construction industry has seen a lot of change in the last couple of decades, whether it’s changing from manual to digital tools or letting go of unfair terms and conditions and finally giving subcontractors some… The post What will it take to end sexism in construction? appeared first on Construction News.

Women’s work: Challenging perceptions of female engineers

Issues around everyday sexism remain prevalent in engineering, and with the proportion of women working within the industry decreasing in the past year, it’s clear that while progress has been made, there is still has a long way to go. The post Women’s work: Challenging perceptions of female engineers appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Charity golf day rethink sparks social media sexism debate

A construction recruitment firm’s decision to cancel its charity golf event due to concerns about inclusivity has caused an online stir. Writing on the social media platform on Friday, The Shore Group’s co-founder Lewis Yorke-Johnson said his firm’s next charity golf day would be its… The post Charity golf day rethink sparks social media sexism debate appeared first on Construction News.

Claire Barber quits Cadogan amid allegations of sexism at firm

Claire Barber has quit her role as head of asset management at Cadogan following a string of departures from the firm in recent months, Property Week can reveal.

Engineering While Female: How I Cope With Sexism

A woman engineer’s responsibility is exactly the same as a man’s: to be technically proficient, quality focused and ethics-minded.