The construction and engineering industries have historically been male-dominated, with women representing only a small portion of the workforce. However, there are ongoing efforts to enhance gender diversity and inclusivity within these sectors. One such initiative is the Moving Females in Constructing and Engineering 2024 shortlist, which aims to showcase the accomplishments and contributions of women in these traditionally male-dominated fields. This shortlist serves as a platform to highlight the inspiring stories and achievements of women who are breaking barriers and reshaping the industry, setting an example for future generations of female professionals in construction and engineering.
The nominees for the Moving Females In Constructing and Engineering (IWICE) Awards 2024 have recently been announced. The award ceremony, hosted by Constructing Data along with sister titles New Civil Engineer and Ground Engineering, is scheduled to take place on September 17th. This event is designed to celebrate women and organizations that are actively promoting gender diversity within the built environment sector.
The IWICE Awards 2024 will spotlight companies that are committed to attracting more women to the industry, addressing the gender pay gap, championing women and their accomplishments, and creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports women. The nominations for each category at the IWICE Awards are as follows:
Moving Females – Company of the Year (sponsored by Willmott Dixon)
- A&B Engineering
- Amey
- Hive Projects
- McLaughlin & Harvey
- Mine Environment Management
Contribution to a Project
- Sarah Bissessar from Willmott Dixon Interiors
- Sophie Cannon from Strabag
- Katy Hall from SC4 Carpenters
- Maria Hartford-Beynon from Structural Soils (part of RSK Group)
- Sarah Lack from Skanska
- Sara Loveday from Currie & Brown
- Fiona Ray from Amey
- Claire Sheridan from UK Power Networks
- Georgie Street from City Building Engineering Services
- Pam Tippett from Wilmott Dixon
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
- A&B Engineering for its promotion of EDI
- Amey for Women’s PPE Study
- Arcadis for Locations Shadow Board UK and Ireland
- Mothers Into Work for their commitment to promoting gender equality in the construction industry
- NHBC for Women in Construction
- Talents 4 for Empower career development program
Contribution to Gender Diversity
- Lucy Davies from Tilbury Douglas
- Duko Frankhuizen from Berkeley Group
- Jayne Little from Talents 4
- Natasha Pinder from Mott MacDonald
- Rebecca Schwarz from Winvic Construction
- Christine Scott from Madison Berkeley
- Sarah Springman from St Hilda’s College, University of Oxford
- Dawn Williams from Eos Surveyors
Next Generation Employer of the Year
- Shape the Future – a 9-month entry-level construction traineeship
- Burroughs for Productivity and Efficiency / Strengthening our Foundations
- Enigma Industrial Services
- Micim
- Mott MacDonald for Foundations and Geotechnics Graduate Programme
- Winvic Construction
These categories reflect the diverse and impactful contributions of women in the construction and engineering fields. The recognition of these achievements not only celebrates the individual efforts but also promotes a more inclusive and diverse industry for the future.
