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Best Practices for Construction Companies to Improve Worker Experience and Gender Equity

Project owners and contractors can roll out 17 interventions to improve worker experience and gender diversity

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FSG

Year

2026

Format

PDF

Context

Women currently make up 12% of India’s construction workforce, highlighting significant potential to expand women’s participation in the sector. This resource outlines practical ways for construction companies to improve workplace diversity and the experience of entry-level workers. It explores barriers to women’s participation, opportunities across construction roles, and a phased approach to creating more inclusive workplaces. It also highlights actions to improve working conditions, access to social security benefits, and skills development.

Key takeaways

  • Recognize barriers to workplace diversity and women’s participation in construction.
  • Identify opportunities to expand women’s participation across construction roles.
  • Discover a phased approach to building more inclusive workplaces.
  • Explore ways to improve working conditions, skills and access to social security benefits.

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FSG (2026). Best Practices for Construction Companies to Improve Worker Experience and Gender Equity. Gender Knowledge Hub. http://uatswh.dhwaniris.in/library/best-practices-for-construction-companies-to-improve-worker-experience-and-gender-equity

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