Fundación Laboral de la Construcción strengthens its commitment to equality at the IC2 Congress
Fundación Laboral de la Construcción has taken part in the Innovation, Industry and Construction Congress (IC2), a key forum for the exchange of knowledge and best practices in the sector, held in Santander (Spain). In this context, on 4 June, Beatriz Oliete, Head of International Projects at the organisation, delivered a presentation in the Ernest […]
Construction is moving towards equality
On 6 March 2026, the interview “Construction is moving towards equality, but continues to lose female talent in access to leadership positions” has been published by Construnews, a specialised online platform covering the architecture and construction sector. The session was delivered online, allowing professionals, students and other stakeholders to access the content easily. The discussion […]
The “Women Can Build” initiative, another step towards equality in the construction sector
The Fundación Laboral de la Construcción has launched the Women Can Build initiative, which has formed part of several European projects carried out under the Erasmus+ programme, with the aim of promoting women’s participation in the construction sector and fostering a more equal professional environment. The first edition of the project, Women Can Build (2017–2020), […]
New Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030
On 5 March 2026, the European Commission presented the new Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030 during an information event held in Brussels (Belgium). The session followed a hybrid format, combining in-person participation with an online broadcast, which allowed representatives from European institutions, organisations and other stakeholders involved in EU equality policies to take part. The event […]
Women Can Build LatAm presented to the European Union Ambassador to Chile as a reference for gender equality in construction
The Women Can Build LatAm project strengthens its institutional engagement in Chile through dialogue with key political and strategic stakeholders. In this context, on 22 January 2026, a meeting took place between the Universidad Católica de Temuco (UCT), a project partner, and Claudia Gintersdorfer, European Union Ambassador to Chile and representative to the United Nations […]
Early career guidance sessions with a Gender Perspective in educational Centres
Fundación Laboral de la Construcción is promoting new educational dynamics to bring the sector closer to the classroom.
The European Parliament Office in Madrid was the venue for the final event of the Women Can Build project
The international meeting to promote gender equality in construction was followed by nearly 400 people (in person and online) and connected experiences from Europe and Latin America to attract women to the sector
Meeting with the Chilean Ministry of Education to strengthen partnerships
The Catholic University of Temuco and RedMaestra establish links with the Sub-Secretariat for Higher Education of the Ministry of Education to promote training and the empowerment of women in the construction sector.
Italian seminar about ‘Gender Equality: Solid foundations for building the future’
The ‘Women Can Build LatAm’ event brought together students, professionals, and companies to promote inclusion and share international good practices within the construction sector
Fundación Eurosur organises a reflection day on gender and construction in Argentina
The event brought together representatives from various sectors to discuss the challenges and opportunities for women’s inclusion in the construction industry