In 2021, women only made up 16.5% of engineers, and although this figure has increased year on year, the difference in numbers between men and women is still disproportionate.
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for women’s bodies being made available to all workers who need it has been debated in parliament in support of Katy Robinson’s PPE Campaign.
Costain CEO requests new infrastructure cabinet minister
A new infrastructure minister who attends cabinet could unlock the country’s potential, according to Costain’s CEO as the engineering company announces a healthy balance sheet.
Infrastructure contract awards hit four-year high
The signing of the £1.3bn tunnels and approaches deal for the Lower Thames Crossing took infrastructure contract awards to their highest level in four years last month, according to research.
Podcast | Building the future construction and engineering workforce at the Constructionarium
The latest episode of the Engineers Collective is out now: listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, your usual platform or the player below.
International Women’s Day: Civil engineering sector describes how it’s promoting women
The civil engineering sector is employing a wide range of initiatives to support and promote women in the workplace.
Cemex launches concrete tech solution i-Con for more efficient construction
Less cement could be needed for concrete construction projects with the launch of a new technology service solution from building materials giant Cemex.
Industry and campaigners welcome TfL green infrastructure and biodiversity plan
A wide range of measures to address the climate and biodiversity emergencies have been announced in Transport for London’s (TfL) green infrastructure and biodiversity plan.
Authenticity – the key to achieving true workplace diversity
Working in the engineering sector, I have had the good fortune to work alongside some outstanding professionals whose gender, nationality or religious beliefs have never been a barrier to their success.
Spring Budget 2024: £10M government funding for SaxaVord spaceport
Orbital launches in 2024 from the Scottish SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland are a step closer thanks to an additional £10M of funding announced during the Spring Budget.