Women in Construction Summit 2024

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT 2024: REDEFINING FOUNDATIONS

CITB NI, and the Women in Construction Network hosted the 3^rd Women in Construction Summit, on Wednesday 13 March 2024 at Crowne Plaza Hotel. With a focus on ‘Redefining Foundations’, the summit honoured women whilst exploring and challenging business foundations within the NI construction industry.
 
The full day conference challenged the business foundations within the construction industry presented 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. Key topics include performance culture, growth mindset, sustainability, AI, mentoring and networking.
 
Hosted by former BBC Journalist Sarah Travers, the summit featured key note speaker and transitional change specialist Breda McCague. From startups to multinationals her twenty years in the Reserve Defence Forces supports to coach and inspire everyone to take control of their own career path. The Summit also featured Jules Coleman, co-founder and CTO of resi.co.uk, the UK’s largest residential architecture practice.
 
Panelist and guest speakers included Oonagh O’Reilly and Marie-Claire McGreevy from MCO Performance, Nicky Scott, Women in Business NI Cathy Brennan, Resourceful Planner, As well as representative from a range of NI construction businesses and women focused organisations.
 

Take a look at the highlights from the day