The construction sector in Türkiye plays an important role in the national economy, employing over two million people and representing around 6–7% of national employment, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK, 2023). Despite this importance, the sector remains heavily male-dominated. Women are still underrepresented in construction-related professions. Studies show that women represent around 27%[…]
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Supporting Women in Construction VET – A Case Study from Poland
02
Mar
Mar
The construction sector in Poland continues to show a strong gender imbalance, particularly in technical vocational education and training (VET). Women remain underrepresented in training pathways and leadership roles, affected by persistent stereotypes, limited mentoring, and lack of confidence-building opportunities. Addressing these challenges requires more than recruitment; it calls for transforming pedagogical approaches to create[…]
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Supporting Women in Construction VET: A Case Study from Hungary
27
Feb
Feb
How a Mini-Course Is Turning Resilience into a Professional Skill The construction sector across Europe faces a dual challenge: labour shortages and persistent gender imbalance. In Hungary, women remain significantly underrepresented in construction-related vocational education and training (VET). While policy commitments to inclusion are growing, practical on-the-ground solutions are what truly drive change. One promising[…]
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From Ground Level to Skyline: How an 18-Year-Old Became One of Ireland’s Youngest Crane Operators
26
Feb
Feb
Case-study from Ireland At just 18 years old, Kate Fahey achieved something remarkable – she became one of the youngest licensed female crane operators in Ireland. In an industry where women remain significantly underrepresented, especially in operational and heavy-equipment roles, Kate’s story stands out not only because of her age, but because of what it[…]
For Learners, Gender Equality in Construction, Project Events, Project Partners
Construction Is Changing. And Students Are Ready
20
Jan
Jan
Construction isn’t just technical — it’s human. Learn the skills that matter on site. Construction today is no longer just about technical delivery. During recent CoHER pilot workshops and focus groups in Ireland, students studying construction and project management made one thing very clear: the human side of construction matters. Inclusion and equality were not[…]
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CYA – Highlights from piloting activities
25
Dec
Dec
As part of the project’s ongoing curriculum development work, pilot testing activities were carried out to ensure that the learning content responds effectively to the real needs and experiences of young women preparing for construction and site-based roles. These piloting sessions provided an opportunity to test early drafts of the mini-course materials, gather direct feedback[…]
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Fundacja “Fundusz Inicjatyw” – Highlights from the piloting activities
19
Dec
Dec
As part of the Erasmus+ ConstructHer Future project, Fundacja “Fundusz Inicjatyw” (FFI) carried out piloting activities within Work Package 3: ConstructHer VET Educator Training and Development and Work Package 2: ConstructHer VET Curriculum Development and Reform. These actions played an important role in testing innovative teaching tools and curriculum content designed to strengthen inclusivity, leadership,[…]
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LNTU Conducts a High-Impact Training “Materials Matter: Inclusive Handling & Specification Insights” under the Erasmus+ Project “ConstructHer Future”
03
Dec
Dec
A large-scale international training session, “Materials Matter: Inclusive Handling & Specification Insights,” was held at Lutsk National Technical University. The event took place within the framework of the Erasmus+ project KA220-VET “ConstructHer Future” (CoHer), which aims to empower women in vocational education and training (VET) within the construction industry. The lecture was delivered by Prof.[…]
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Meet Our Project Partners: Lutsk National Technical University (Ukraine)
22
Aug
Aug
Lutsk National Technical University (LNTU) is a leading state higher education institution in Western Ukraine, uniting technical, economic, humanitarian, and social sciences. With over 55 years of history, LNTU has grown into a powerful educational and research centre that prepares generations of engineers, researchers, and innovators for Ukraine and beyond. At the heart of LNTU’s[…]