are already a part of our community:
Cristina Riley, Senior Planner Kier Group &
Vice Chair Kier LGBT & Allies Network
Kathryn Lennon Johnson, Founder, Built
Environment Skills in Schools;
Anne Timpany, CEO, On Tap Plumbers;
Kirsten Galea, Senior Associate Architect,
West Williamson and Partners;
Nicola Coppen, Utilities Project Manager and
Chair – Kent & Medway Construction Guild,
Ebbsfleet Garden City;
Fiona Barry, Divisional Marketing Manager
Kingspan Insulated Panels, Kingspan Ltd;
Marta de Sousa, Property Expert, LUX
Reality;
Fiona Alfred, Director, Women in Property;
Anna Vincent-Gill MRICS, Consultant,
Naismiths;
Angela Steele, Owner, Opportunities With
Experience CIC (O-W-E);
Ruth Whitehouse, Recruitment Consultant
Residential Team, PSR Solutions;
Christine Townley, Skills and diversity
champion;
Marie Grieve, Director, Costello Palmer
Communications;
Sarah Davis, Founder and CEO, Skills4Stem
Ltd.
Christine Townley told us that
“I chose to become an Ambassador because
the built environment is still very much
dominated by men, and while there are great
campaigns and activity seeking to address
this there is still much to be done.
“Working with like-minded women creates a
larger mass that hopefully can show young
women why construction is a good place
to work and remind us all that there are
many talented women from a broad range of
backgrounds working in the sector.”
And Kirsten Galea said:
“I signed up for being a Women in
Construction Ambassador for London Build
because I’m always interested in helping
to showcase the valuable role women
have in this industry, as we currently lack
representation.
“As Co-founder of ‘Women at Weston
Williamson’ (@womenATww) and board
member of ‘Women in Transport’ (@
transportwm) I’m always trying to get
organisations to work together. I think
we can achieve more if we join forces.
Therefore I think it just makes sense to join
this like-minded community of women in
construction at London Build.
“And if we even just make one young girl find
her passion for the industry, our time and
efforts will have been worthwhile!”
Nicola Coppen said:
“Being a London Build Ambassador is
complimentary to my role as the Chair of the
Kent & Medway Construction Guild, where
businesses, education and training providers
all come together to promote the industry
and the wealth of careers within.
“I am particularly keen to ensure that
women and all of the younger generation
consider a career in construction and am
an active Business Mentor in local schools
and colleges as well as forming a second
business ‘4Roles4Goals’ which helps young
people bridge the gap between education
and the workplace, focusing on roles within
the construction industry.”
Finally, Christina Riley told us:
“I agreed to be a WiC Ambassador because I
have worked in the construction industry for
over 25 years and for the last 18 years as a
Senior Planner. Over that time it has become
apparent that female talent still has a long
way to go before it reaches true equality of
opportunity in our industry.
“With only around 11% females working in
our industry and only 3% out on-site, we
still have a lot to do to change the image of
construction so that more women join our
industry and remain in the sector.
“We need more visible role models who are
out on the front line and on-site to help close
the skills gap and increase the talent pool.
“I am proud to be invited to be one of the
2018 London Build WiC Ambassadors.”
By joining us, you’ll attend the morning
tea networking event and meet with our
selected group of Ambassadors, allowing
you to not only strengthen and build your
existing network of contacts but to become
part of a more significant community of like-
minded business leaders. Also, we would
encourage you to share your experiences
and best practice with aspiring minds and
demonstrate the exceptional opportunities a
career in construction can offer.
It’s essential for us to tell the many fantastic
career stories within the industry and hear
from inspiring women on what they have
achieved and how they can motivate others
to follow a similar path to success. So, what
more of a reason do you need to come along
and be a part of our community?
The Women in Construction Morning
Tea is taking place on 24th October at
10:00am-12:00pm in the Built Environment
Networking Hub. Register for your free
tickets now: www.londonbuildexpo.com/wic
And if you’re interested in getting behind us
to drive equality and diversity in the built
environment as a Women in Construction
Ambassador, simply get in touch with the
team at [email protected].
www.londonbuildexpo.com/wic
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