This week, from 2nd to 8th March, marks Women in Construction Week, a time to recognise, celebrate and champion the women shaping our built environment. It is a moment to spotlight the talent, resilience and leadership of women across every corner of the industry, from site to studio, finance to marketing.

The construction industry has made progress, but there is still work to do. In Ireland, women account for approximately 10 to 12 percent of the workforce in construction. While these numbers are gradually increasing, representation, particularly in leadership and site-based roles, remains an ongoing focus.

This week also leads us to International Women’s Day on 8th March, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Together, these moments provide an opportunity not just to reflect on progress, but to share real stories from the women driving our industry forward every day.

To celebrate, we asked some of our team to reflect on their younger selves, what they would say to them, whether they ever imagined a career in construction, and what advice they would give to young girls today.

Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day give us the opportunity to focus on the people behind the progress. They shine a light on the journeys, experiences and individual stories that continue to shape our industry.

They are about the girl who once imagined being an artist and now designs workplaces.
The teacher who swapped classrooms for construction sites.
The young professional who was not shown this path but carved it for herself anyway.
The finance leader who built her expertise steadily over time.

This week, we celebrate the women in our team and the many women across the industry who show up, speak up and build spaces that shape how we live and work. And to every young girl looking at a hard hat, a drawing board, a spreadsheet or a site plan, remember that this industry is one where you belong.