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Thursday 27th March 2025

Breaking Barriers: Women in Construction Share Their Journeys

On International Women’s Day, Diana Martin and Sophie Muirhead from calfordseaden shared their experiences as women in the construction industry


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Thursday 27th March 2025

PRP: Honouring the Women Who Inspire us

This International Women’s Day, the incredible women of PRP were asked to put pen to paper and honour the women who inspire them the most.


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Thursday 27th March 2025

100 Years of Women's Rights - The Race for Equality Continues

A century of resilience and rebellion has propelled women forward, but in 2025, the fight for true equality is more urgent than ever.


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Tuesday 25th March 2025

Celebrating Women in Housing: Inspiring Leaders at Housing 2025

In honour of International Women's Day, Housing 2025 is delighted to celebrate some of the amazing women speaking across the week in Manchester


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Tuesday 4th March 2025

Why Confidence is Key to Becoming the Manager You Were Meant to Be

Confidence is the key to great leadership, Hayley Gillard, WISH Leadership Expert, explains how to build it and thrive as a manager.


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Latest Blog Archive

Wokeplace Culture? Or Workplace Transformation?

Are workplace reforms about being ‘woke’ or building a stronger, healthier, and more inclusive future for everyone?

Reflections of a year: Achievements, Ambition and Advice.

Jessica reflects on her first year at calfordseaden, her achievements, ambitions for the future, and provides advice for women looking to get into the construction industry.

Could you be one of Inside Housing’s Women in Housing 2025?

Could you or someone you know be a Women in Housing 2025 award winner? Celebrate the leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the housing sector—find out how to enter and make your mark!

Do you know what your red flags for stress or burnout are?

Are you ignoring the subtle red flags your body is sending you? Spotting these signals early could be the key to avoiding burnout and reclaiming balance—here’s how.

Bridging the Gender Gap in Architecture: The Power of Diverse Perspectives

Yiling Wang, an Associate at PRP, discusses the importance of integrating diverse gender perspectives to enhance architectural design...

Hear her voice at work

Gaynor Darby, Director of Asset Management at Civitas Investment Management, reflects on her 30-year journey in social housing...

Starm Laws – A New Hope?

With the force of the electorate having been awakened, could this finally be the new hope we’ve been awaiting in terms of political progress for the UK?

Celebrate the women we heard from at Housing

At Housing 2024 in June, the housing and wider living sector came together to discuss and collaborate and speak with one voice to those framing the debate.

Glow Up Every Day: Life-Changing Tips for Ultimate Well-Being

In this article, Linda Robinson shares her tips designed to empower you to be your best self, from the inside out.

Empowering Voices: Insights from Five Women at calfordseaden

Highlighting the experiences and insights of five remarkable women at calfordseaden who are making significant contributions to the construction industry.

Celebrating Academic Achievements

As calforseaden continue to champion the invaluable contributions of women in housing and construction, they highlight the academic accomplishment of Dr. Huda Elsherif.

My Return to Work

Victoria Ogilvie Hodge from JLL shares her experience of returning to work after maternity leave...

Understanding the Menopause – event follow up

Last week we (WISH Yorkshire and Humberside) hosted the first of our 2-part national event series about the menopause, and what an event it was!

Meet Charlotte, our new chair

Meet Charlotte, the new Chair of WISH (Women in Social Housing) for Yorkshire and Humberside...