Gender Equality Video

Published 22 July 2019 | No comments
Written by Manjeeta Pathak
CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support
The construction industry lacks diversity. There are various diversity issues within the industry and there have been various attempts to tackle the issue. Gender disparity has been one of the diversity issues, as the construction industry is still predominantly male dominated. Changes take time, especially attitude changes. The unconscious biases exist in the industry and the changes in construction industry...

Mentoring: Women in Construction

Published 13 June 2019 | No comments
Written by Manjeeta Pathak
CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support Workforce development plans
When the entire construction industry is concerned about the aging workforce and workforce deficit, women joining the industry seems like the permanent solution. But the stereotype that surrounds the industry doesn’t look so welcoming and appealing to women. At this current time only 14% of the construction industry workforce is women. Various programs and events have been launched throughout to...

Animated Video Promoting Women in Construction

Published 26 March 2018 | No comments
Written by Manjeeta Pathak
CategoriesPlan to positively promote construction Promoting construction as a career choice
Women remain vastly underrepresented in the construction industry. I started as a graduate in Redrow Homes and they have a robust plan in place to encourage and support women. Redrow decided to make an animation video where I was able to tell my story, stating a message that construction is a great place to work and many people were able...

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