HVP Magazine – Plumbing second worst trade for female representation, study finds

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PLUMBING SECOND WORST TRADE FOR FEMALE REPRESENTATION, STUDY FINDS

Position Role Expected female employees Actual female employees Difference 1 Electrician

33,022 

3,574   -29,448   2 Plumber 29,862   3,704   -26,158   3 Carpenter/joiner 14,139   949 -13,191   4 Bricklayer 15,519   4,214   -11,305   5 Roofer 6,348   1,724   -4,624  

 

The three jobs with the smallest deficit of female workers are glaziers (1,370), plasterers (1,871), and roles in floor and wall covering (2,493), while painters and decorators have the biggest percentage of female tradespeople (5.1%). 

Paul McFadyen, Chairman of metals4U, commented: “It’s fantastic to see women represented in construction at the highest level in recorded history, but this clearly hasn’t filtered down to many of the top trades yet. 

“While the industry has taken significant steps forward and made considerable progress in gender equality, there is still some way to go to improve female representation across all roles.” 

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