Building Women: How everyone in construction can win
A groundbreaking guide that reveals how the construction industry can transform by empowering women and creating inclusive workplaces that benefit everyone.
About This Book
Are you a woman working in construction who has been overlooked for a promotion, bullied at work or harassed on site, without redress or resolution?
Are you a man who's felt pressured to join in with 'site banter' to fit in or seen women mistreated at work but didn't know how to help?
The industry is failing women – but it's failing men too.
Building Women is a call to action, showing how we can all work together to promote gender equality, improve the culture in construction and make things better for everyone. Based on research conducted with over 1,000 participants, it illustrates women's lived experiences and workplace challenges and offers tangible solutions to bring about change.
Read this book to discover:
Why the industry is struggling to recruit and retain women
What issues women in construction face and how they affect men too
What allyship is, how it can help and how to put it into practice
What actions you can take right now to create more inclusive and supportive work environments
Who This Book Is For
Book Structure
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Key Statistics
of women surveyed reported sexual assault at work or on site.
found men were paid more for the same role.
of women in construction have been bullied in the workplace.
of women in construction understand that equality needs men as allies.
of women in construction have had a male colleague take credit for their work or ideas.
of women in construction feel their work's ED&I policy isn't working.
on research with over 1,000 construction industry participants.
Reader Reviews
"This is compulsory reading for EVERYONE regardless of gender. This is an extremely thought provoking - and a huge wake-up call for the world. The author's research and statistics, have thrown up thoughts and ideas about bias I had never entertained."— Amazon Customer
"An amazing and well researched book of the trials and tribulations of woman and marginalised groups within the construction industry. Faye asks society to look at themselves and to provide a fair work environment for all."— Lesley Wright
"Such an important and necessary book. Well written and provides everything it needs to in an easily digestible and well written format. This book is a must read and not only provides insight into the current industry but recommendations on how we can all change it, together."— Amazon Customer
"Building Women is a long overdue discussion on the critical importance of inclusive leadership and the impact it can have on an industry facing skills shortages and culture challenges. It's a must read for everyone working in the construction sector."— Sybil
"A must read for everybody in the construction (or male dominated) industry. Especially those serious about equality. This book is the uncomfortable truth about an industry that has moved on, but still has a long way to go."— K. Collin
"Building Women is more than a book; it's a blueprint for change and a must-read for all men working in or adjacent to the construction industry. This book lays out exactly how male allies, companies, and institutions can step up."— Natasha Ozybko
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