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Level The Site

Good people are hard to find. Don't make them easy to lose.

Level the Site is practical support for construction businesses and workers who want better workplaces, stronger teams and careers that last.

72%
say retaining skilled women can help address construction workforce shortages.
69%
say better workplace culture matters for the next generation.
65%
recognise that changes supporting women can also benefit men who need flexibility.
Source: Building Women's Careers quantitative research, 2025.
Why it matters

Construction can't afford to lose good people.

Attracting more people into construction is important. Keeping skilled people in the industry matters just as much. The workplace experience plays a major role in whether someone stays, develops and sees a future in construction.

Women should be able to build long-term careers in construction.

Five things worth getting right

Practical workplace issues that can influence whether people stay and progress.

01

Keeping good people

Understand what makes people stay and what pushes them out.

02

Making flexibility work

Make flexibility practical for the individual, the crew and the job.

03

Setting the standard

Clear expectations and consistent leadership shape the workplace.

04

When something isn't right

Make it easier to speak up and give leaders practical ways to respond.

05

Fair opportunities

Give people clear opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

What the research tells us

Better workplaces can help strengthen the whole industry.

Retention matters

Keeping skilled women in construction can help address workforce shortages.

Flexibility benefits more than one group

Workplace changes that support women can also benefit men who need greater flexibility.

Workplace culture shapes the future

Better workplace culture matters to the next generation of construction workers.

Start where it makes sense for you

Explore practical support based on what you need right now.

Training & Resources

Practical tools and short training for construction businesses, leaders and teams.

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Mentoring

One-to-one industry guidance, connection and career support.

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Events

Practical industry conversations and opportunities to connect.

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Stories & Case Studies

Real experiences and examples from people and businesses across construction.

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Led by Master Builders Australia, supported by our partners
Master Builders Australia Australian Workers' Union Bunnings Trade Civil Contractors Federation Brickworks Building Women's Careers

You don't have to change everything. Start with one thing.

Small practical changes can make a real difference to whether people stay, progress and see a future in construction.