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 has featured Beatriz Oliete, Head of International Projects at the Fundación Laboral de la Construcción, who has reflected on the progress that has been made over the past decade regarding women’s participation in the sector, as well as the structural barriers that still limit women’s access to leadership roles. The interview has highlighted that, although female participation has increased and new networks and initiatives have emerged, women have remained under-represented in site management, project leadership and strategic decision-making positions.

The conversation has also explored several factors that have contributed to this situation, including the traditional culture of construction sites, biases in promotion processes, the lack of visible female role models and the ongoing challenges related to work–life balance. At the same time, the role of training, digitalisation and innovation has been emphasised as an opportunity to attract more female talent to the industry.

Those interested can access the presentation used during the session and the full recording of the interview through the following link:
https://construnews.com/construccion/la-construccion-avanza-hacia-la-igualdad-pero-sigue-perdiendo-talento-femenino-en-el-acceso-a-puestos-de-liderazgo