Women in construction Ardmac commitments
Ardmac is aware that the construction industry needs to employ more women if it is to have a sustainable future. At Ardmac, we promote women in construction and place a focus on attracting women into the industry all year round. Representation is key. We have profiled our female staff and highlighted their career paths and successes. We showcase our diverse role models to inspire future generations and ensure women are represented in leadership positions. Each year our Leadership & Management Teams visit local secondary schools to promote construction as a viable career option and encourage girls and young women to explore different careers in construction. There is a male dominated industry bias, and our goal is to break that bias and show young students that a career in construction is open to everyone. We hope that young girls are encouraged to take on STEM subjects early on and in turn build our future. We offer graduate programmes where we actively recruit and support women entering the industry. We provide mentorship programs to facilitate knowledge transfer and career guidance.
We enforce equal employment opportunities, monitor and address any gender pay gaps within the construction industry and ensure fair promotion practices and career advancement opportunities for women. We attend CIFs International Women’s Day event to understand how we can achieve a better gender balance as part of our wider people strategy. We conduct regular training on diversity, equity, and inclusion for all employees. We allow for flexible work schedules to accommodate diverse needs, such as childcare responsibilities and remote work to promote work-life balance. We have heard from several of our senior leaders of the importance of building a more diverse workforce, using video updates, town hall events and perspectives in our by-monthly Ardmac newsletter.
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ARDMAC SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE Q4 2023
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