It’s no secret that construction is changing, but not fast enough. Let’s take a look at the numbers that still define our industry:
- Women represent just 14% of the UK construction workforce (ONS, 2023).
- On site, that figure drops to just 1–2% (CITB, 2022).
- Meanwhile, the industry needs over 250,000 new workers by 2027 to meet demand (CSN, 2023).
- 1 in 5 women leave the industry within 5 years (Institute for Employment Studies, 2021).
- Only 18% of construction apprenticeships are taken by women (DfE, 2023).
- In the East of England, construction accounts for 7.5% of total jobs, but our gender gap remains one of the widest (ONS/CITB, 2023).
These numbers aren’t barriers, they’re calls to action. At WiCA, we’re building more than a platform. We’re creating a pipeline, a voice, and a shift in culture.
Whether you’re just starting out or decades in, your voice matters here.
Share your story, your challenges, or a small win in the comments.
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