The Construction RESET Podcast: Rashida Rajkotwalla, Co-Chair, NAWIC Midlands

How can construction unlock the talent of more women and build a workforce fit for the future? Rashida Rajkotwalla, Co-Chair of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Midlands, joins The Construction RESET Podcast to discuss the barriers holding women back in construction and what needs to change to create a more inclusive and resilient workforce. From attracting more women into the sector and creating clearer career pathways to retention, progression and changing perceptions, the conversation explores how construction can tap into an underused pool of talent at a time when skills shortages remain one of the industry’s biggest challenges. Hear more from Rashida on Day 1 of UK Construction Week Birmingham, where she will join the Women in Construction Panel, Meet Up and Networking on The Construction RESET Stage, as well as Women Building the Reset in the Build Connect Lounge. 29 September – 1 October 2026 | NEC Birmingham Register today to join the conversation. #UKCWBHAM2026 #UKCW #ConstructionRESET #WomenInConstruction #NAWIC #Construction #SkillsGap