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 Concept to Play Space: How Young Planners Shape Modern Children’s Playgrounds – Case from Ukraine
27
Feb
Feb
Creating a children’s playground is much more than just installing slides and swings. It is a combination of design, safety, engineering thinking, and understanding how children interact with space. Modern playgrounds should not only be bright and engaging but also safe, functional, and thoughtfully planned. Behind every such space are designers, planners, and manufacturers who[…]
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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[…]
ConstructHer Future Meet, Project Events, Project Partners
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,[…]
ConstructHer Future, Gender Equality in Construction, Project Partners
From Site to Screen: Why Digital Readiness Matters for the Next Generation
17
Dec
Dec
What Industry Voices Are Telling Us about Digital Future of Construction As the construction industry rapidly evolves, so too must the way we prepare new professionals entering the sector. Across Europe, digitalisation is no longer a future trend – it’s a current reality. From health and safety simulations to online collaboration platforms, digital tools are[…]