This hour-long webinar, hosted as part of the "Soft as Steel" podcast special edition, delves into the critical issue of enhancing the role of women in the construction industry. Featured speakers, including Doreen Bartoldus with over 45 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, alongside other distinguished panelists, share their personal journeys and professional insights. The discussion focuses on attracting, retaining, and advancing women in the workforce, exploring diverse perspectives on overcoming systemic barriers, and advocating for inclusive growth across the trades. Watch this enlightening session to gain valuable strategies and hear inspiring stories from leaders who are actively shaping a more equitable construction industry.

Hosted by NAWIC Australia on 18 November 2025, this webinar brings together our global network of women in construction, sector partners and allies to explore how we can create fair, inclusive and respectful workplaces through culture change. NAWIC Australia CEO Cathryn Greville is host and facilitator with Doreen Bartoldus, NAWIC USA past national president 2021-22, acting as moderator. NAWIC Australia male ally advocates Adam Woodley (Director & Senior Advisor, WOODLEY Advisory Group), Nigel Gorman (CEO Aussie Painters Network, NAWIC National Male Ally Award Winner) and Greg Belle (NAWIC Senior Project Manager, Allyship in Action) are also featured in the discussion. Male allyship and cultural ambassadorship is central to our innovative Allyship in Action: Transforming Culture to Attract and Retain Women project, which attracted $5 million in Federal Government funding through the Building Women’s Careers (BWC) Program.

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