Women in Construction Week 2026

SA3 Power marked International Women’s Day and Women in Construction Week 2026 by recognising the women working across its business, from project support in the office to engineers and electricians on site.

Occasion: International Women’s Day and Women in Construction Week 2026
International Women’s Day: 8 March
Theme: “Level Up, Build Strong”
UK figure: Women make up roughly 15% of the construction workforce

This year’s Women in Construction Week theme, “Level Up, Build Strong”, highlights the growing impact of women across the sector.

Representation in construction

Women now make up roughly 15% of the UK construction workforce, but representation remains lower in technical and trade roles. Campaigns such as Women in Construction Week aim to raise awareness of the careers available and to encourage more women into the industry.

Women across SA3 Power

At SA3 Power, women contribute right across the business:

In the office: supporting project delivery, operations and site teams.
On site: engineers and electricians helping deliver major installations, from temporary site power to data centre electrical systems.

Building the workforce of the future

A wider, more diverse talent pool makes the industry stronger. Encouraging more women into technical and trade roles, and supporting them as they progress, will be essential if construction is to meet the skills demand of the years ahead. Find out more about SA3 Power and the people behind its work.

Careers in electrical contracting

Electrical contracting offers a wide range of careers beyond the tools, alongside skilled trade roles on site. Roles across a business such as SA3 Power include:

electricians and approved electricians;
supervisors and site managers;
electrical design and engineering;
project management and planning;
procurement and commercial; and
health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ).

Why diversity strengthens the industry

Construction faces a long-term skills shortage. Attracting people from a wider range of backgrounds increases the talent pool, brings different perspectives to problem solving and helps the sector meet growing demand from data centres and critical infrastructure.

Quick answers

When is International Women’s Day 2026?

International Women’s Day is held every year on 8 March. In 2026 it fell during Women in Construction Week.

What is the Women in Construction Week 2026 theme?

“Level Up, Build Strong”, highlighting the growing impact of women across construction.

What percentage of the UK construction workforce are women?

Roughly 15%, with lower representation in technical and trade roles.

What careers are available in electrical contracting?

Electricians, supervisors, site managers, electrical design, project management, procurement, commercial and HSEQ roles.

About SA3 Power: Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kildress, near Cookstown, County Tyrone, SA3 Power is an electrical contractor delivering data centre electrical installations, temporary site power and offsite prefabrication for mission-critical projects across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, with offices in London, Amsterdam and Frankfurt.

For more information, contact SA3 Power or call 028 8675 2129.

International Women’s Day 2026: Celebrating Women in Construction at SA3 Power