WBCS works to transform construction sites into places where anyone can thrive and build a lasting career.
A worksite that works for tradeswomen is a worksite that works for everyone.
To make this a reality, we celebrate the appeal of skilled trades while tackling the challenges tradespeople face.
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Expanding career options for women so that anyone—not just an exceptional few—can build a lasting career.
In doing so, we will build a sustainable industry that attracts diverse talent.
At WBCS, we regularly host hands-on workshops for children using authentic building materials. Driven by our love for craftsmanship, these events pass the joy of making things to the next generation—reaching over 1,000 young participants as of 2026.
Each workshop features a unique theme and continues to evolve. We started with individual projects like polished mud balls and bamboo lanterns. Over time, we began carrying materials over from one workshop to the next, which eventually grew into collaborative builds—such as working together to assemble a full-sized tearoom. Some children return regularly, with one sharing, "I'm really interested in plastering, so I never miss the clay workshops!" Seeing these future artisans grow is truly inspiring.
These workshops are also a valuable opportunity for parents and children to gain a deeper understanding of skilled trades and tradeswomen. While we initially focused on having tradeswomen as instructors, our network has expanded across trades, now collaborating with various craft organizations.
Thanks to our proven track record, we receive direct requests from companies to host workshops and have been selected for grant projects, earning high recognition and trust. Through craftsmanship, we will continue expanding our connections with local communities and the future.
At WBCS, we regularly host networking events and workshops where tradeswomen can gather in a welcoming environment and share authentic feedback on the challenges they face on site. For women who often feel isolated on site, these events offer vital support, with participants sharing comments like, "I had no one to talk to, so sharing my experience was a huge relief," and "I rarely see other women on site, so I'm thrilled to build peer connections." Beyond networking, we actively host learning opportunities to build practical knowledge and envision future goals, such as social insurance seminars and vision-mapping workshops.
A key feature of our work is bringing together diverse stakeholders across trades and roles to tackle infrastructure challenges—such as access to toilets and changing rooms—that are difficult for workers to solve alone. We create spaces for open dialogue involving general contractors, homebuilders, site engineers, university professors studying systemic frameworks, architecture students, and tool manufacturers. By directly sharing real on-site challenges and gathering insights from varied perspectives, we deliver actionable solutions where they are needed most.
In recognition of our ongoing efforts, WBCS was invited by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to provide expert input during the drafting of the FY2025 Action Plan for Promoting the Participation and Retention of Women in the Construction Industry, directly bringing on-site perspectives into national policy design. Recently, interest in tradeswomen's careers and working styles has spread beyond the construction sector to university faculties of education and sociology. Moving forward, we will continue engaging diverse partners to amplify the voices of women on site and build an environment where everyone can thrive.
At WBCS, we share our work and insights with society through speaking engagements and published articles.
All trades and experience levels are welcome. If you are a woman passionate about construction, we would love to have you join us.
Why not take the first step today?
