The role of women in construction industry development: The UK Perspective

Amaratunga, RDG; Haigh, RP; Shanmugam, M; Elvitigalage Dona, NG; Ruddock, PR

Abstract

The UK construction industry is suffering from severe skill shortages. It is also suffering recruitment problems with its traditional male workforce. The constant reliance on a limited recruitment base disadvantages the industry by disregarding half the population and the diversity of skills these people have to offer. Thus the under-representation of women in construction industry is a matter
of concern to the UK government and to the industry. In this context, the project on which this research paper is based argues that recruitment of women is imperative to achieving these objectives and prolonging the industry’s growth. Hence, it aimed to examine the ways to encourage women into construction by learning the lessons from other sectors where women are successful. In this context, this paper aims to provide recommendations to aid the recruitment and retention of women emphasising the role of women in construction industry development within the
UK perspective.

Citation

Amaratunga, R., Haigh, R., Shanmugam, M., Elvitigalage Dona, N., & Ruddock, P. (2007, May). The role of women in construction industry development: The UK Perspective. Presented at CIB World Building Congress 2007, Cape Town, South Africa

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: CIB World Building Congress 2007
• Conference Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Start Date: May 21, 2007
• End Date: May 25, 2007
• Deposit Date: Sep 27, 2010
• Publisher URL: http://www.disaster-resilience.salford.ac.uk/
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference