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‘It’s good banter’: Why women are flocking to the construction industry
United Kingdom🏛️ Politics5 hr. ago

‘It’s good banter’: Why women are flocking to the construction industry

Nell Clerkin, a 26-year-old professional in the construction industry, discusses how she transitioned from aspiring to be a lawyer to becoming a leader in infrastructure development. She highlights the growth of women in non-manual roles within construction, such as management, strategy, and planning. Data indicates a steady increase in female participation in the sector, driven by factors like perceived job security against automation and a booming industry demand. Catherine O'Brien, a senior executive at United Infrastructure, emphasizes that women are increasingly entering diverse areas of construction beyond traditional manual labor, including design, project management, and innovation. Despite progress, challenges remain in changing perceptions that still view construction as primarily a male-dominated field.

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‘It’s good banter’: Why women are flocking to the construction industry

Nell Clerkin, a 26-year-old professional in the construction industry, discusses how she transitioned from aspiring to be a lawyer to becoming a leader in infrastructure development. She highlights the growth of women in non-manual roles within construction, such as management, strategy, and planning. Data indicates a steady increase in female participation in the sector, driven by factors like perceived job security against automation and a booming industry demand. Catherine O'Brien, a senior executive at United Infrastructure, emphasizes that women are increasingly entering diverse areas of construction beyond traditional manual labor, including design, project management, and innovation. Despite progress, challenges remain in changing perceptions that still view construction as primarily a male-dominated field.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the increasing presence of women in the construction industry, focusing on their roles in management and strategic positions rather than manual labor. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing that would indicate

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