From Concept to Play Space: How Young Planners Shape Modern Children’s Playgrounds – Case from Ukraine

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[…]

From Ground Level to Skyline: How an 18-Year-Old Became One of Ireland’s Youngest Crane Operators

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[…]

Construction Is Changing. And Students Are Ready

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[…]

CYA – Highlights from piloting activities

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[…]

From Site to Screen: Why Digital Readiness Matters for the Next Generation

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[…]

LNTU Conducts a High-Impact Training “Materials Matter: Inclusive Handling & Specification Insights” under the Erasmus+ Project “ConstructHer Future”

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.[…]