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"Not Just for Boys" - Business Plus Magazine Interview

January 6, 2025
By team WICI
Not Just for Boys
Thrilled to be featured in Business Plus Magazine's latest article discussing how the construction industry is 'not just for boys'!
It’s amazing to be part of a movement that’s breaking barriers and encouraging more women to step into an industry that’s been traditionally male-dominated. There is so much potential for growth, innovation, and change when we bring diverse voices to the table! And as I keep harping on about, the opportunities for women in our industry is endless, as this piece again highlights.
On a lighter note, yes, while I may be a grown-up, I still do what mammy says! So when she gave me this pink PPE for my birthday, I couldn't resist wearing it for the photo shoot—even though we all know it's definitely not up to code - it was purely fun!
To all the incredible women out there—let's keep building, breaking stereotypes, and paving the way for future generations in construction!
Link to the interview here: https://businessplus.ie/interviews/irish-women-male-dominated-roles/
It’s amazing to be part of a movement that’s breaking barriers and encouraging more women to step into an industry that’s been traditionally male-dominated. There is so much potential for growth, innovation, and change when we bring diverse voices to the table! And as I keep harping on about, the opportunities for women in our industry is endless, as this piece again highlights.
On a lighter note, yes, while I may be a grown-up, I still do what mammy says! So when she gave me this pink PPE for my birthday, I couldn't resist wearing it for the photo shoot—even though we all know it's definitely not up to code - it was purely fun!
To all the incredible women out there—let's keep building, breaking stereotypes, and paving the way for future generations in construction!
Link to the interview here: https://businessplus.ie/interviews/irish-women-male-dominated-roles/
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