Aims and objectives: 

The overall objective of the WOMEN-CORE project is strengthening women scientists' participation in Construction Research in Europe by means of:

Enhancing the knowledge of women scientists situation and their influence in construction research

• Identifying of main research areas attractive from women's perspective
• Identifying and assessing the gender-specific needs of R&D in construction sector
• Exploring new opportunities and anticipating tendencies for empowering women in construction research
• Providing recommendations for empowering women in construction research
• Disseminating results and establishing a network of women scientists in construction

The objectives will be reached through a work plan that includes the following activities:

• Analysis of quantitative and qualitative sources of information to define and assess the availability and accuracy of existing data related to women in construction research.
• Exploitation of relevant sources of information related to women in construction research.
• Provision of driving forces, new opportunities and recommendations to empower women in construction research.
• Awareness and dissemination of project results, establishing a network of women scientists in construction.