More women are completing construction apprenticeships, but let’s not take our foot off the gas

By Deborah Madden 2025-03-05T11:56:00

The CITB’s executive director finds much to be positive about in the latest trends – but warns against complacency

I’ve worked in the construction industry for the best part of three decades, and when it comes to improving the diversity of the workforce, there have been moments when progress felt slow. This isn’t unique to the construction industry, but it’s something we’ve been striving to change at the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

This week we’re celebrating Women in Construction Week, and it’s worth highlighting some encouraging statistics. Our recent report, ‘Construction Apprenticeships 2025: Challenges. Opportunities. Support’, found that the number of women starting construction apprenticeships has risen dramatically in recent years.

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