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Women in Construction for Sustainability

Women in Construction for Sustainability features spotlights on women who are leading the way in creating sustainable change in the construction industry globally.

S4, E17: Leading Change: Gretchen Gagel on Women Thriving in ConstructionPodcasts

S4, E17: Leading Change: Gretchen Gagel on Women Thriving in Construction

Leading Change: Gretchen Gagel on Women Thriving in Construction, S4, E17 “Great leaders ask great questions. As we progress in leadership, it’s not about having more answers — it’s about having more curiosity.” Gretchen Gagel Episode Title: Leading Change: Gretchen Gagel on Women Thriving in Construction 🎙 Host: Jackie De Burca 🎙 Guest: Dr. Gretchen […]

Dr. Gretchen Gagel · 8/11/2025

Episode 25 International Women's Day Special With Award-Winning Author Farah NazNet Zero

Episode 25 International Women's Day Special With Award-Winning Author Farah Naz

In Episode 25 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald speaks to Farah Naz, award-winning climate change strategist, in our International Women’s Day special. Farah provides her professional and personal experience, with global insights, into where we stand in relation to the gender gap in the construction, engineering and architecture industries. Farah and Henry discuss […]

Farah Naz · 3/1/2022

Will you #BreakTheBias in AEC for International Women’s Day?Construction News

Will you #BreakTheBias in AEC for International Women’s Day?

International Women’s Day, 8th March, is an opportunity to reinforce the fact that everyone has a role to play in forging a more gender-balanced world. Since the first IWD gathering in 1911, IWD has celebrated the achievements of women, called for gender parity, raised awareness against bias and take action for equality. The theme for […]

Tara Flanagan · 2/10/2022

Episode 13: How Women Can Create Sustainable Change, Especially in Light of the IPCC ReportArchitecture

Episode 13: How Women Can Create Sustainable Change, Especially in Light of the IPCC Report

What’s on in Episode 13? In Episode Thirteen, Henry McDonald interviews two women who are leading lights when it comes to creating sustainable change within the construction industry, especially in light of the IPCC Report of August 2021. Check out the 1-minute trailer for Episode Thirteen   https://youtu.be/7s6h3KROSHc Emma Nicholson, B.A, MSc, FCIOB, FIEMA, FWES, […]

Jackie De Burca · 9/20/2021

The construction industry needs to respond to the climate challenges that are already happening nowUK News

The construction industry needs to respond to the climate challenges that are already happening now

Today’s Women for Sustainability guest is Anna Malhari of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation. Anna Malhari believes that in light of the IPCC report, that the construction and real estate industries need to really start paying attention. Not just when it comes to developing buildings with a lower carbon footprint, but also ensuring these are as resilient […]

Jackie De Burca · 9/15/2021

Interview with Emma Nicholson, B.A, MSc, FCIOB, FIEMA, FWES, CEnv, FAPM, the Founding Director of Women in Sustainable Construction and PropertyInterviews

Interview with Emma Nicholson, B.A, MSc, FCIOB, FIEMA, FWES, CEnv, FAPM, the Founding Director of Women in Sustainable Construction and Property

Jackie De BurcaSo I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Emma Nicholson. Emma, you’re a woman in construction with many letters after your name. Can you tell us what they mean and who you are professionally? In 2010, you became a Charter Environmentalist Emma NicholsonHi Jackie. Yes, of course. So I have 23 years […]

Jackie De Burca · 8/18/2021