15 SEPTEMBER 2021

Promoting diversity & inclusion
to transform the construction industry

#womeninconstruction

Advance the industry by promoting a diverse workforce

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) policies in organisations boost business. Research has confirmed that eliminating discrimination against female workers can increase productivity by up to 40%.

The Women in Construction Forum & Awards, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Goal 5, aim to highlight the positive socioeconomic impact a gender balanced workforce has by putting in the spotlight female professionals that excel in their role and companies that have a proven track record of implementing positive change to push the industry forward in equality and representation.

The Awards are open to female professionals and companies who operate in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia’s construction industry.

Raise awareness of the power
of diversity

Inspire the next generation of construction professionals

Empower the female workforce of the construction industry

Why submit your entry?

Benchmark your progress and promote the “wokeness” of your organisation and people.
Be the driving force behind inclusion by highlighting best practices and cementing yours and your company’s position as a leader in D&I practices.
Be the mentoring outlet that is missing from the industry and champion women to enter the construction’s industry workforce dynamically.
Network with other like-minded people and organisations at the event.
Celebrate as a team your achievements.

Three award categories to recognise outstanding contributions to the industry

Woman in Leadership
of the Year

This award honours the outstanding achievements and the work done by an established woman in the construction industry who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and has brought about a positive impact for the industry. Find out more.

Next-Gen Woman
of the Year

This award commends a budding and enthusiastic woman in construction who has gone above and beyond in her role, is a promising individual to look out for and is an industry icon in the making. Find out more.

Company of the Year Championing Inclusion and Diversity

This award recognises the initiatives, efforts and activities taken up by a company that has raised the bar and has set an example by cultivating an inclusive and diverse atmosphere in the workplace. Find out more.

Submit your nominations

Key dates to mark in your calendar

Meet the 2019 winners

Woman in leadership of the year

Jessica Rigley

Area Safety Manager
BAM International

Next-Gen Woman of the year

Layla Kailany

Assistant Project Manager
Parsons International

Company of the year

WSP Global

A diverse judging committee
Our esteemed judges have a diverse background to ensure the nominations are evaluated fairly and in an all-encompassing manner.

Cynthia Corby

Partner, Regional Audit & Assurance COO, Transformation Leader, Regional Consulting Board member and Middle East Construction Leader

Deloitte

Haism El Masir

Urban Planning Engineer

Abu Dhabi Housing Authority

Hanane Arif

Vice President - Head of Communication and CSR for Societe Generale Middle East

Board member of the Global Compact UAE - D&I Taskforce lead

JoAnna Esty

Infrastructure and Mobility Advisor, County Zoning & Planning Department

Royal Commission for AlUla, KSA

Joe Tabet

Managing Director

JT+Partners

Women in Construction Ambassadors

The Women in Construction Ambassador programme is a powerful platform for trailblazers who are transforming the construction industry from within, by promoting diversity and inclusion in the built environment.

Meet our Ambassadors

Women's Empowerment Principles

Women's Empowerment Principles (WEP) is an initiative by the UN Women, the global champion for gender equality, and the UN Global Compact, the largest sustainability network in the world. It provides seven principles that organisations in all fields can commit to adopt in order to advocate gender balance in the workplace, community and market place.

dmg events is a proud signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles. Find out about how you can get involved.

Become a WEP signatory