BUILDING WOMEN:

How Everyone in Construction Can Win

Are you a woman who has been overlooked for promotion, bullied at work, or harassed on site?

Perhaps you found yourself leaving a job you loved because of toxic culture, lack of flexibility, or inadequate welfare facilities and ill-fitting PPE?

How everyone in construction can win

This book isn’t just about women – it’s for men in construction too. Whether you’ve felt pressured to join in ‘site banter’ to fit in, or witnessed colleagues being mistreated but didn’t want to ‘rock the boat’, this book shows how we can work together to make construction better for everyone and that includes you.

THE SHOCKING REALITY

Based on research with over 300 women in construction

30%

of women surveyed reported sexual assault at work or on site

64%

of women surveyed found men were paid more for the same role

61%

of women surveyed noticed gender-specific policies alienate men

MEN IN CONSTRUCTION ARE ALMOST 4X MORE LIKELY TO TAKE THEIR LIFE THAN THE NATIONAL UK AVERAGE.

This isn't just about women - it's about creating a better culture and industry for everyone

Join Me And Make The Change

The construction industry can be rewarding but it can also be tough, particularly as a woman.

I believe that everyone deserves to go to work and be treated with respect. To be able to do their job without being hindered by ill-fitting PPE or faced with a lack of suitable welfare facilities.To be able to work and thrive without being belittled, bullied or worse.

During the research for my book I spoke to many people in the industry and it became apparent things aren’t great for many men in construction either.

My mission is to open people’s eyes to the actual experiences women in the industry regularly face so that we can work together to make it better – but not just for women, for everyone. Because with an improved culture everyone in construction can win!

What's Inside Building Women

Part 1

Part One: Provides an overview of industry issues, including the lack of diversity, persistent skills shortages, an aging workforce, and the challenges of retaining women (the ‘leaky pipeline’).

Part 2

Part Two: Shares women’s lived experiences, drawing from interviews and surveys to offer practical advice for women navigating career difficulties, workplace bullying, harassment, and inadequate facilities or PPE.

Part 3

Part Three: Explores the crucial role of men in promoting gender equality, focusing on allyship and sponsorship and offering practical guidance as to what you can do as an individual to make a difference. It also offers specific guidance for companies on creating inclusive environments that benefit everyone.

More Than a Book - A Movement for Change

Building Women is a research-backed call to action for industry-wide cultural transformation. Whether you’re dealing with poor payment practices in SMEs, working on complex projects with long hours, or simply want to create a more inclusive workplace – this book is for you.