Skills 4

In this episode, Katy shares key findings from the Release the Bogs campaign, exploring what 600+ industry voices told us about site welfare, where the biggest gaps are, and what needs to change.

We look at the impact poor welfare facilities can have on health, wellbeing, productivity and retention, and what better, more inclusive site welfare could look like.

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RESOURCES

🚐 What about mobile workers?
There are organisations that can help mobile workers quickly find nearby facilities, including toilets, water, microwaves, seating and sanitary products.
www.talservices.co.uk

🩸 What about period products on site?
www.heygirls.co.uk
www.padsonaroll.com
www.graceandgreen.co
www.organicmondays.com

♻️ What about sanitary disposal?
www.thefabbagcompany.com
www.binnybin.com

For this special episode, we mark International Women’s Day 2026 and its theme, “Give to Gain.” 🎧

Discover how simple, everyday mentoring can create meaningful change for women across our sector. By sharing knowledge, offering support, and lifting others up, we can all play a part in building a more inclusive future.

Please note: The original recording of this session included a live Q&A. This version has been edited to protect the privacy of participants. 🌍

Please note: The audio is affected briefly between 00:30 and 01:06 due to some background interference, however normal quality resumes at 01:07.

In this special episode, we're joined by best-selling author and construction industry expert Faye Allen to discuss her new book "Building Women: How everyone in construction can win".  

Faye’s book is a well-researched and candid account of the issues we face in the construction sector, and how we can all work together to build a more inclusive and sustainable sector.

Visit Building Women | Faye Allen to learn more.

 Shop Building Women here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Building-Women-How-everyone-construction/dp/178133918X

Sophie Perkins is a multiple-award winning Principal Chartered Building Surveyor at Atkins Realis with 16 years of working in construction. Sophie has collaborated with leading UK safety footwear brand 'Amblers Safety'​ to produce The Sophie Collection, a range of PPE specifically for women.

Sophie joined us talk about the importance of personal protective equipment to accommodate an increasingly diverse workforce, both in terms of safety and inclusion. Listen to hear more about Sophie’s journey and the future of inclusive PPE.

Resources 
Instagram - @sophiethesurveyor
Shop the Sophie Collection - www.amblerssafety.com/collections/sophie-collection
Inclusive PPE Charter - www.shponline.co.uk/inclusive-ppe-charter/
Bold as Brass Network - www.linkedin.com/groups/12683758/
PPE That Fits - www.ppethatfits.com 

Links to resources mentioned in the episode - 
 
https://symptomchecklist.missionmenopause.com/home
https://www.nice.org.uk/ 
https://www.womens-health-concern.org/
https://www.daisyne
https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/twork.org/
https://missionmenopause.com/#:~:text=Mission%20Menopause%20is%20the%20brain,leadership%20coaching%20in%20the%20workplace.
 

International Women's Day has been celebrated since 1911. Paul Robertson speaks to Jayne Little about its relevance today and what we can do to support this year’s theme of Inspiring Inclusion.