Why we need more women in construction

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Industry Voice: Barratt PLC's Gemma Webb explains why diversity in the construction sector is key to its future prosperity and green transition

Of the 2.7 million people working in the construction sector, fewer than 15 per cent are women. That's not a statistic from the 1950s, but a reflection of where we are today. Traditionally, construction...

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