Construction Week’s December issue, wrapping our inaugural Women in Construction Conference and highlighting the sector’s shift to creating an equal, diverse, and incisive workplace is now available for our subscribers to read on our digital platforms.
As the construction industry redefines workplace policies and realigns its recruitment and retention strategies, it seeks answers to some key questions: what does it take to make the work environment diverse and attractive for women? What are the obstacles on the path for women to take up leadership roles? How can retaining and not just hiring women and young girls in the sector be simplified?
In this month’s cover story, we share answers to these questions through extensive coverage of the conference that featured four power-packed panel discussions and a thought provoking keynote speech by Susanne Mikhail, Regional Director for the Arab States at UN Women.
The final edition of 2021 also presents a feature interview with Brian Johnson, Managing Partner at Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ), who talks about the company’s first project, Dubai Creek Gold Clubhouse. Conceptualised, designed, and built t thirty years ago, the building talks to the heritage of Dubai while symbolising an architectural marvel that is now a ‘legacy project’.
Furthermore, the issue includes an interview with Mohammed Al Ghanim, CEO of Engineering and Procurement at Al Hamra Kuwait. Al Ghanim reveals details about the company’s journey to create a new trajectory for its business.
Additionally, we highlight key takeaways from the Leaders in Construction Qatar Summit that addressed the opportunities surrounding the country’s construction, transportation, and tourism sectors.
Another interesting feature covers our interaction with Umesh Punia, CEO of GLAZE GRANITE & MARBLE. He speaks about how the company has elevated the way marble and other natural stones are sold in the UAE.
In the Editor’s Letter for the November issue, Construction Week’s Editor Ranju Warrier explains how stakeholders are making strides by addressing issues around gender diversity, however, it is a work in progress.
For all this exciting content and more, click this link to read the digital issue.