Breaking ground : empowering women in the construction industry

• Main Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, Bernard (Author), Quartey, Princess Naa Kwarkai (Author), Nunoo, Perry Ransgreg (Author), Alex, Adzinku Kwaku (Author)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2024.
• Series: Emerald points.
• Subjects: Construction industry > Social aspects.; Construction industry > Employees.; Women construction workers.; Construction industry > Management.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781835496404
• DOI: 10.1108/9781835496381
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (128 pages)

The construction industry has historically been male-dominated due to societal expectations and biases, specifically around the physical demands of the job, as well as a lack of role models and mentors. Breaking Ground addresses the scarcity of women in construction and demonstrates how we can overc...