High Performance Building Alliance Symposium
It was wonderful to attend the High Performance Building Alliance Symposium Wednesday 23rd Jan in a rainy and windy Wexford! I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak on such a strong panel discussing the skills shortage in Ireland and what we can do to combat it.
I personally learned so much about sustainability within our industry and some of the speakers really opened my eyes to what we need to do collectively to meet future targets. I was delighted to share how Women in Construction in Ireland (WICI) is working to support our female workforce, with the aim of retaining women in the industry and helping to bridge the skills gap. Similarly, I spoke about my role as a lecturer in DKIT, where I’m focused on increasing female participation and supporting our female students.
Thank you again, Amanda Stewart, for the invitation. I’m really looking forward to hearing more about the initiatives planned through HPBA for the year ahead.
On Wednesday 11th January, Joanne had an inspiring day attending two fantastic events in Dublin — a brilliant chance to step away from the office and connect with incredible people. The day began at the Professional Women’s Network breakfast event at CPL headquarters, where we had the pleasure of meeting Maria Eugênia Souza, Chair of the network, and listening to Barry Winkless deliver a thought-provoking talk on “Inclusive Design & The Future of Work.” The excitement didn’t stop there! Joanne then headed to the podcast studio, where she met with Josephine Kane from Dornan and took part in their Women at Dornan podcast series. It was an amazing experience, and we’re so excited to hear the final episode when it’s released!"
"A Warm Welcome to Our New and Returning Women in Construction Members! We’re excited to officially welcome everyone joining us for another year of empowering and supporting women across the construction industry! Our members received an update last week with exciting details about our 2026 mentoring program, networking opportunities, and upcoming webinars. We’re looking forward to seeing these initiatives help even more women build connections and access valuable support. Our 2026 calendar, packed with impactful events and new opportunities—will be ready to share very soon. Stay tuned! A huge thank you to all our members for taking meaningful action to support the women in your organisations and across the wider construction sector. Together, we can create real, lasting change."
"On Thursday 6th November, we had the privilege of attending the TrailblazHER™ at TU Dublin Awards. While we didn’t take home an award, we left feeling incredibly inspired. Being surrounded by so many phenomenal women, each with their own powerful story, was truly motivating. The passion, resilience, and impact shared in that room reminded us exactly why we do what we do at Women in Construction Ireland. We’re heading home with a renewed fire to keep pushing boundaries and supporting more women to thrive in this industry."
Recognition for WICI at the CIOB Ireland Awards. We’re proud to share that WICI’s work was recognised last night at the The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Ireland Awards, with Joanne White receiving the CIOB Open Recognition Award for her leadership and dedication. This award highlights the importance of raising awareness and providing meaningful support for women in construction, support that can often be the difference between staying in our industry or leaving it. We’re incredibly grateful to the CIOB for this recognition, and even more inspired after connecting with so many passionate individuals last night, both women and men, who are committed to driving positive change. A heartfelt thank you to Quigg Golden for sponsoring the award, and to Minister James Lawless and Ola Obadara for presenting it. Their powerful speeches highlighted just how amazing and vital our construction industry is and why continued progress and inclusion matter more than ever. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to build an industry where women are supported, celebrated, and empowered."
“We’re excited to welcome both our new and existing members of Women in Construction Ireland!
“On Thursday 21st August we were delighted to host a networking event in Dundalk, bringing together female professionals from across the industry and from both sides of the border. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success.
Women in Construction Ireland attend the 2025 Women in Construction Awards
Women in Construction Ireland is delighted to welcome Amy Martin as a Strategic Advisor.
John Paul Construction the latest company to join WICI!
Mercury Engineering joins WICI as a member!