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7th Glorious Year for WIT – The only all-day event for all tradeswomen in UK
|Date: 15 April, 2024

7th Glorious Year for WIT – The only all-day event for all tradeswomen in UK
WIT began as a bright idea by Hattie Hasan MBE, founder of Stopcocks Group Limited, to create the opportu ...
WIT began as a bright idea by Hattie Hasan MBE, founder of Stopcocks Group Limited, to create the opportunity for women plumbers and heating engineers to meet. After 6 all-day events and the first aft ...
15 April, 2024
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New Initiative to Increase Women in Housebuilding and Shift Public Perception
|Date: 15 March, 2024

New Initiative to Increase Women in Housebuilding and Shift Public Perception
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for SME Housebuilders has launched a new campaign designed to in ...
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for SME Housebuilders has launched a new campaign designed to increase the number of women in the housebuilding industry - ‘I am a Housebuilder’, to coincide w ...
15 March, 2024
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International Women’s Day: one woman’s experience as a plumber
|Date: 8 March, 2024

International Women’s Day: one woman’s experience as a plumber
From lollipop lady to fixing leaking pipes, a mum of two from Devon is helping to break down barriers in ...
From lollipop lady to fixing leaking pipes, a mum of two from Devon is helping to break down barriers in the plumbing industry. 34 year old Carol Pengilly, a plumbing apprentice at South Devon College ...
8 March, 2024
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Women in Construction – Ruth Devine shares her inspiration, motivation and aspirations for the industry
|Date: 7 March, 2024

Women in Construction – Ruth Devine shares her inspiration, motivation and aspirations for the industry
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity celebrates Women in Construction Week and interviews Ruth De ...
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity celebrates Women in Construction Week and interviews Ruth Devine, Managing Director of SJD Associates: Women in Construction Week is an opportunity to high ...
7 March, 2024
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Women taking up apprenticeship roles in construction reaches highest point
|Date: 4 March, 2024

Women taking up apprenticeship roles in construction reaches highest point
Analysis conducted by Protrade shows more young women than ever are looking at a career in construction ...
Analysis conducted by Protrade shows more young women than ever are looking at a career in construction Construction has a history of struggling to attract female and ethnic minorities into the indus ...
4 March, 2024
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Tickets to attend WIT, the only national tradeswomen’s event, already flying out
|Date: 20 February, 2024

Tickets to attend WIT, the only national tradeswomen’s event, already flying out
WIT, now established as the only national, annual event for all tradeswomen runs in the first week of Jul ...
WIT, now established as the only national, annual event for all tradeswomen runs in the first week of July, this year on 4th July and returns in 2024 to The Great Hall, at London Metropolitan Universi ...
20 February, 2024
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Stopcocks and supporting women in the trades
|Date: 3 January, 2024

Stopcocks and supporting women in the trades
PB’s Edward Kelly talks to Mica May, Head of Development at Stopcocks, the national franchise of women pl ...
PB’s Edward Kelly talks to Mica May, Head of Development at Stopcocks, the national franchise of women plumbers, about the story behind the organisation and how it is supporting women in the trades St ...
3 January, 2024
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The Professional Builder Podcast: Women in the Trades
|Date: 12 December, 2023

The Professional Builder Podcast: Women in the Trades
The latest episode of the Professional Builder Podcast is here where we talk with Stopcocks about getting ...
The latest episode of the Professional Builder Podcast is here where we talk with Stopcocks about getting more women in the trades It’s estimated that just 5-6% of tradespeople in the UK are women. Wh ...
12 December, 2023
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A Q&A with female-run All Points Painters and Decorators
|Date: 19 September, 2023

A Q&A with female-run All Points Painters and Decorators
In response to a report from My Local Toolbox that showed the growing demand for tradeswomen, Yasmin Reev ...
In response to a report from My Local Toolbox that showed the growing demand for tradeswomen, Yasmin Reeves, Managing Director of Kent-based All Points Painters and Decorators, talks about her experie ...
19 September, 2023
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Plasterer and Footballer, Rachel Williams talks to Professional Builder
|Date: 4 July, 2023

Plasterer and Footballer, Rachel Williams talks to Professional Builder
Plasterer, Rachel Williams has enjoyed a highly distinguished career in women’s football and plans to ret ...
Plasterer, Rachel Williams has enjoyed a highly distinguished career in women’s football and plans to return to a hawk and trowel when she’s hung up her boots. Professional Builder’s Lee Jones finds o ...
4 July, 2023
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One in three Tradeswomen experience discrimination because of their gender
|Date: 8 March, 2022

One in three Tradeswomen experience discrimination because of their gender
This International Women’s Day, Rated People reveals what it’s like to work as a tradeswoman in the UK an ...
This International Women’s Day, Rated People reveals what it’s like to work as a tradeswoman in the UK and takes a stand against the shockingly low representation of women in the trades industry 39% o ...
8 March, 2022
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Scruffs launches new womenswear range for women in trades
|Date: 25 November, 2021

Scruffs launches new womenswear range for women in trades
Different Cut. Same Cloth Scruffs has been supplying performance workwear and safety footwear to trades ...
Different Cut. Same Cloth Scruffs has been supplying performance workwear and safety footwear to trades since 2003. Offering a head-to-toe range that combines comfort, durability and value for money ...
25 November, 2021
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Dickies launch new Women’s Performance Workwear collection
|Date: 7 October, 2021

Dickies launch new Women’s Performance Workwear collection
Global workwear brand Dickies recently announced details of the forthcoming Women’s Performance Workwear ...
Global workwear brand Dickies recently announced details of the forthcoming Women’s Performance Workwear collection, aimed at the DIYers, Tradespeople and Professionals that demand high standards. The ...
7 October, 2021
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Access Training UK reveals a 27% increase in the number of women opting for a trade career
|Date: 1 October, 2021

Access Training UK reveals a 27% increase in the number of women opting for a trade career
Vocational training course provider Access Training UK, has revealed a 27% uplift in the number of women ...
Vocational training course provider Access Training UK, has revealed a 27% uplift in the number of women registering for its trade courses year-on-year, as the construction industry continues to play ...
1 October, 2021
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A 366% increase in tradeswomen in the UK
|Date: 19 April, 2021

A 366% increase in tradeswomen in the UK
A new study by GoCompare Van has found a growing increase in the number of females taking on 'trade jobs' ...
A new study by GoCompare Van has found a growing increase in the number of females taking on 'trade jobs' in the UK - a space usually dominated by males. The study which analysed the biggest trade job ...
19 April, 2021
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Plumber Hattie Hasan rewarded with an MBE
|Date: 9 March, 2021

Plumber Hattie Hasan rewarded with an MBE
Plumber Hattie Hasan is on a mission to help women pursue a career in the trades and has been rewarded wi ...
Plumber Hattie Hasan is on a mission to help women pursue a career in the trades and has been rewarded with an MBE for her endeavours. Professional Builder’s Lee Jones reports. “I’ve been inspired to ...
9 March, 2021
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