Building a construction industry where women thrive.

Supporting women. Strengthening companies.

Changing construction.

About us

Providing tailored support for women in the Construction Industry in Ireland.

Women in Construction Ireland (WICI) is a social enterprise working to create a construction sector where gender is never a barrier and women thrive at every level.

We bring together construction companies and women from across Ireland through membership, mentoring, networking, professional development, research and knowledge sharing.

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Our focus is simple:


Recruit. Retain. Progress.


Because attracting more women into construction is only part of the solution. We need to create an industry where women can build long-term, succesful careers.

WHY WICI?

The construction industry needs women — and women need an industry where they are supported.

Women are entering construction in greater numbers, but too many are still leaving before reaching senior and leadership positions.


At WICI, we're working with companies across Ireland to help change that.


We create opportunities for women to connect, learn, access mentoring, develop their careers and build professional networks, while giving companies practical ways to support and retain their female workforce.


It's not just about getting women into construction. It's about keeping them there — and helping them progress

FOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

Your female workforce is part of the future of construction

Staff Retention

Recruitment is only one part of the challenge. Staff retention is equally important. WICI supports companies to retain women in construction through webinars, mentoring and networking

Support

WICI membership gives companies practical ways to support their female employees while connecting with a growing national network of construction organisations

Membership

Membership gives your company a very large number of benefits, from networking, to learning & development to industry insights. See below for more benefits

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WHAT WE DO

The many benefits of membership.

NETWORKING

Give your female employees opportunities to build relationships and professional networks across the wider construction industry.

MENTORING

Access mentoring opportunities that connect women with experience, guidance and support beyond their immediate workplace.

EDUCATION

Access WICI webinars, professional development opportunities and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

WORK WITH WICI

WICI works with organisations that want to go beyond simply talking about gender diversity and take meaningful action.

RESEARCH

Stay connected to research, best practice and conversations around gender, retention and progression.

INDUSTRIES ALLIES

Our Industry Allies help us extend our reach, share knowledge, create opportunities and drive meaningful change across the sector.

IMPACT

WICI has grown rapidly, from just four member companies in 2025 to a growing national network of construction organisations.

NATIONAL NETWORK

Companies all across the construction and built environment sectors are taking action.

OUR FOUNDER

Meet our Founder.

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“Creating a more inclusive construction industry means going beyond recruitment. It’s about supporting companies to retain female talent, remove barriers and ensure women have equal opportunities to progress at every level.”

Joanne White

Testimonials

Real stories, real progress.

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“Having been involved with WICI from the beginning and attending their networking events, I’ve seen first-hand the value they bring to the construction industry. WICI provides exactly what women in construction need: a supportive network, opportunities to connect, and a platform to help women thrive in the industry.”

Deirdre McNamara
Chartered Engineer

Resources

Recent news

CIOB Conference October 2026

October 24, 2026
On Friday 23rd October, Joanne White had the pleasure of joining the panel at the The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Construction Conference in Blanchardstown, contributing to discussions on workforce challenges, women in construction, and the future of our industry. Sharing the panel Lorcan Sirr and Darren Devane , the conversation covered a range of critical topics, including housing, infrastructure, skills, and workforce development. A huge thank you to CIOB for organising such a fantastic event and for the opportunity to contribute to these important conversations. It was a brilliant day filled with insightful discussions, new connections, and plenty of opportunities to learn from others across the industry. Looking forward to continuing the conversations and already excited for next year!
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Construction Equality Ireland Launch

August 18, 2026
Join the launch of Constructing Equality Ireland to promote gender equality in construction. Collaborate for change and increase women's representation.