Industry Survey Report

Women in Construction Industry Survey Report 2024

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Women in Construction Year 2 Industry Survey Report

Women in Construction Year 2 Industry Survey Report

Earlier this year, we conducted our second annual Women in Construction survey to further develop our understanding of key challenges when it comes to culture and diversity and identify opportunities to drive change.

We asked businesses and individuals, both men and women, to tell us about their experience working in the construction industry. We had over 1,000 responses, with the anonymous feedback providing the basis of this report.

Data from the Women in Construction survey is used to ensure the success of our programs and to help address the issues which prevent women from entering or staying in the industry.Read the Women in Construction Year 2 Industry Survey Report (PDF 4.39MB)
If you have any feedback on the survey report, please contact:

industry@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au 

Women in Construction | Our Commitment
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How can we implement the commitment? 

Create safe and respectful workplaces by ensuring work environments are free from harassment and discrimination and provide resources for reporting and addressing concerns.

You can implement respectful workplaces by:

  • Establishing a clear and anonymous reporting system
  • Conduct regular anti-harassment and discrimination training

Champion gender equity by committing to creating inclusive job opportunities, equal pay, and fair career advancement for all.

 
Help close the gender equity gap by:

  • Review and update recruitment and pay policies to remove bias
  • Implement mentorship programs for women

Promote diverse leadership by implementing policies that ensure diverse representation in leadership roles and decision-making processes.

 

Ensure diversity in leadership groups by:

  • Create leadership pathways for underrepresented groups
  • Set diversity targets for leadership positions

Enhance training and development by investing in programs that address unconscious bias and support professional growth for all employees.

 

Ongoing education for employees is a critical step in creating inclusive workforces:

  • Deliver unconscious bias training for all employees
  • Support professional development through upskilling programs

Set measurable goals by developing and tracking targets for gender diversity and inclusion within your organisation.

Hold your business accountable by:

  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for gender diversity
  • Regularly publish gender diversity reports 
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