On 9th July 2025, Construction For Women  proudly partnered with the Girls Out Loud initiative to inspire and empower 100 school-aged girls at Copley Academy. This event was part of the Role Model Relay series, where professional women from diverse sectors shared their journeys and insights, aiming to broaden the horizons of young girls and ignite their aspirations. Renee Preston , Founder of Construction For Women , represented the construction industry, showcasing the vast

The horizon of the UK housing sector is evolving — and Construction For Women  is ensuring women are part of every step forward. At HOUSING 2025 , we partnered to host Futures@HOUSING , a dedicated professional development day for 45 women — students and non-executive professionals — at the Manchester conference. About HOUSING 2025 & Regeneration Brainery HOUSING 2025 is a leading conference bringing together housing professionals, developers, policymakers, and innovators to

As a charity partner  of UKREiiF , Construction For Women  was thrilled to bring over 150 women  to this year’s forum for a dedicated Professional Development Day — an event that celebrated ambition, learning, and connection across the built environment. About UKREiiF — Shaping Investment & Regeneration UKREiiF (the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum ) has quickly established itself as a leading annual platform for bringing together investors, public-sector lead

The Construction For Girls  initiative continues to expand its reach across the UK, with Construction For Women  recently hosting an inspiring taster day at Croydon College . The event welcomed 70 schoolgirls from across London , giving them the chance to step inside the world of construction and discover the creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving that shape the built environment. Introducing the Industry The day began with a powerful introduction from Renee Preston ,

Construction For Women’s  early talent programme, Construction For Girls , continues its mission to inspire and empower the next generation — this time with an exciting taster day at Stockport College . The event brought together 90 students from schools across Trafford and Stockport , each eager to discover how their creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills could shape a future in the construction industry. Inspiration to Action The day began with an engaging talk f

On 29 February 2024 , Construction For Women  was officially incorporated as a Community Interest Company (CIC), marking a major milestone in the organisation’s mission to increase gender diversity and create opportunities for women in the construction industry. To celebrate this achievement, on 8 March — International Women’s Day — Construction For Women  hosted a gala dinner at the Mercure Manchester Hotel, attended by key stakeholders from across the construction and edu