Highlighting Women’s Contributions to the Construction Industry
Although construction has typically been thought of as a man’s profession, Nick Millican and others have been spotlighting just how much women are contributing to the sector now. In fact, there are now almost 300,000 women working in construction in the United Kingdom.
Although that figure represents much fewer than the 1.8 million men in the industry, women have been making major strides in housebuilding. I Am A Housebuilder, which is a new initiative being jump started by women in the industry, aims to transform the industry for the better.
Nick Millican: A New Movement That Sparks Inspiration
This new initiative is being headed up by seven women who are looking to change a number of aspects of the industry. Some of their goals include: promoting women into senior roles in the sector, forming mentoring networks so women can help one another, and introducing new women to the industry.
In an industry in which connections truly matter, this new initiative aims to clear the path for those who want to gain a foothold in the business. There are some who believe that bringing women into the industry will help to improve its reputation, as Nick Millican comments.
which has been tainted from time to time; if the industry were to become refreshed by an influx of women, at this point it would be viewed as a great boon. Nick Millican has pointed out that it is an excellent time for women to start out in real estate.