She Builds Nation Report: Women in Construction Face Accessibility Gaps
Lumber, a pioneering construction workforce management platform, announced on March 7 the release of the 2024 “She Builds Nation” report, shedding light on the challenges faced by women in the construction industry. Lumber developed the report from insights gleaned from a survey of over 100 women construction owners, executives and decision-makers, delving into critical issues impacting women in construction.
Among the notable revelations, a staggering 67 percent of respondents cited the dearth of gender-friendly (smaller-sized) safety equipment, such as PPEs, safety harnesses, hard hats, etc., with 85 percent expressing concerns over the absence of maternity-friendly safety gear. Additionally, 64 percent of women reported the absence of women’s restroom facilities at construction sites, highlighting a significant gap in infrastructure to address their needs.