Empowering Women in Construction

Jessy Gomes – “Construction is one of those industries where it is male dominated, and women are ultimately penalised” 

As part of our Empowering Women in Construction podcast series, we’re broadcasting stories from amazing women across the country. On this week’s episode, we spoke to Jessy Gomes.  Jessy is an award-winning Occupational Safety, Health and Wellbeing Executive, and is a Corporate & TEDx Speaker. Working in Health and Safety since 2012, she is an …

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Emma Cain – “I had to stand my ground, and say to them to you need to show me a bit of respect” 

As part of our Empowering Women in Construction podcast series, we’re broadcasting stories from amazing women across the country. On this week’s episode, we spoke to Emma Cain.  Emma is an Operative currently working with Tarmac, and has worked in the industry since 2019. She is currently nominated for the ‘Top 100 Most Influential Women …

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Megan Haslam – “As more women get into those rooms, and get into those conversations, more people will realise the benefits”

As part of our Empowering Women in Construction podcast series, we’re broadcasting stories from amazing women across the country. On this week’s episode, we spoke to Megan Haslam. Megan Haslam, Source: https://awards.ciob.org/project/megan-haslam/ Megan has worked for Sir Robert McAlpine for 6 years, and has recently started as a Sustainability Manager. She is also a Chartered Construction …

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Empowering Women in Construction – “We Should Have A Workforce Which Represents The Society We Serve”

As part of our Empowering Women in Construction podcast series, we’re broadcasting stories from amazing women across the country. On this week’s episode, we spoke to Civil Engineer and Author Paula McMahon, who is the Regional Supervising Officer for Sir Robert McAlpine.  Paula has also contributed to several events promoting diversity, such as the WES …

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Paulette Watson – Fighting Inequalities in BAME Education Opportunities 

As part of our Empowering Women in Construction podcast series, we’re broadcasting stories from amazing women across the country. On this week’s episode, we spoke to Paulette Watson, winner of the 2019 Wintrade Award for Women in Engineering.  Paulette is the Managing Director for Academy Achievers, a non-profit organisation that works with children and young …

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Charly Young – Tackling the ‘Double Disadvantage’

As part of our Empowering Women in Construction series, we’re broadcasting stories of amazing women across the country. On this week’s episode, we spoke to Charly Young MBE, who has dedicated the last nine years of her life helping young women realise their potential.    Charly is the CEO and co-founder of the Girls Network, …

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Empowering Women in Construction – “A man in a hardhat wouldn’t receive this comment, so why should I?”

As part of our Empowering Women in Construction series, we’re broadcasting stories of amazing women across the country. One such woman is Marsha Brophy, who works as a Concrete Sales Executive for Mick George Limited.  Construction has been a key part of Marsha’s life, and she was initially inspired to join the industry by family …

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