New research from housebuilder Redrow, has revealed that an increase of 17% from 2023 in women working in, considering working in open to working in construction. Although a relatively small survey, it is a positive step.
The survey of 1,000 young adults found that it’s not just the potential high salary that appealed (39%), but also the opportunity to have a long-term career (26%) and the ability to set up their own business later down the line (25%). The increase in women entering the sector could be attributed to a rise in female role models. In fact, over two-fifths (42%) of women surveyed want to work for a company that has female or LGBTQ leaders.
You can read the full report here