Women in Construction Summit 2022

Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI), and the Women in Construction Network hosted the 2^nd Women in Construction NI Summit, Crowne Plaza Belfast, Wednesday 6^th April  2022. The Summit celebrated the success of women working in the construction industry through inspirational guest speakers as well as panel discussions addressing key issues, challenges and opportunities within the industry.
 
With a view to inspiring change and shattering stereotypes the Women in Construction NI Summit was a full day of inspirational stories, business advice and career development for women currently working in the construction industry, those thinking of joining and for employers who support diversity or best practice in the industry. It will also provided thought-provoking tips on career management, showcased role models and provided an opportunity to expand professional networks.


The event was hosted by Sarah Travers, former BBC Journalist and featurde guest speaker Michaela Wain, owner of five construction related companies, Women in Construction Ambassador and BBC The Apprentice finalist. They were joined by a range of guests speakers: Deepa Mann-Kler, Naomh McElhatton, Lorna Hagan, Roseann Kelly and Sinead Molloy. Key discussion topics included AI and Automation, Women’s health in a man’s world, sustainability, constructing diversity and inclusion and imposter syndrome.
 
 
Barry Neilson, Chief Executive CITB NI, said:
“ Following the success of the very first Women in Construction NI Summit in 2020 we are delighted to host our second Women in Construction NI Summit 2022 alongside our Women in Construction Network. Following the challenges presented to all of us by the pandemic, it was fantastic to host an event which helped bring together women currently working in the industry to help inspire change, shatter stereotypes, network and share best practice for the good of the industry.”

“The built environment is for everyone and the more inclusive the industry is the better it will serve the needs of our communities. With an ageing workforce, a skills shortage and the increasing use of new and modern technologies, it is imperative that the construction industry embraces a balanced and diverse culture.”

 
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