And finally… girl power

The pupils - Metis To, Rebecca Price, Julianne Herbert, and Lovely Loquias - are participants in GRAHAM’s ConstructHER programme, a pioneering initiative designed to inspire more young women to explore careers in construction.

Developed by GRAHAM in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), the six-month programme will see participants spend one morning each week on-site at The Jenners Building. The cohort will also take part in workshops, university visits, and employability sessions - gaining practical experience and valuable insight into the diverse career opportunities within the construction industry.

The Edinburgh rollout builds on the success of the ConstructHER pilot in Glasgow, which helped its first cohort of students progress into apprenticeships and further study within the sector.

Serena House, social impact manager at GRAHAM Building North, said: “It’s always an exciting time of year as Edinburgh’s festive spirit comes to life, and it was fantastic that our ConstructHER participants had the honour of switching on the festive crane lights this year.

“ConstructHER is an important initiative that helps inspire the next generation of the construction workforce - showing young women the wide range of rewarding and creative opportunities our industry has to offer.”

GRAHAM began work on The Jenners Building earlier this year, overseeing the shell and core works on the historic Princes Street landmark. Spanning 17,500 square metres across ten floors, the redevelopment skilfully blends the preservation of the building’s rich architectural heritage with contemporary design.

Andrew Keith, managing director, The Jenners Building: “We are delighted to support GRAHAM’s ConstructHER programme this Christmas, a time of year that has always been a magical part of the history of The Jenners Building.”