As part of Vienna’s Daughters’ Day, iC opened its doors to over 30 schoolgirls and offered insights into various fields of engineering. The morning focused on topics such as structural engineering, the environment, digitalisation and geology, giving the girls a first glimpse of the wide range of tasks involved in day-to-day work.
An insight into the underground expansion
In the afternoon, the focus shifted from theory to practice: the participants visited the construction site for the U2 extension being carried out by Wiener Linien, where they gained a first-hand insight into the implementation of complex infrastructure projects and the scale of the project. The tour demonstrated how tunnelling work is carried out under challenging conditions and the role played by issues such as groundwater management and urban infrastructure.
It became particularly clear just how closely planning and execution are intertwined, and how many disciplines work together to bring projects of this scale to fruition. Linking the content from the workshops with the impressions gained on site made the technical interrelationships tangible.
Encouraging an interest in technical careers
Vienna’s Girls’ Day offers an opportunity to spark an early interest in technical careers and provide insights into real-world projects. Hands-on experience on site helps to make abstract concepts easier to understand and highlights career prospects.
Review and media coverage
The media also reported on Daughters’ Day, including in iC, which was highlighted as a key catalyst for the next generation of female engineers (in German): Daughters' Day 2026: The construction industry opens its doors to the female engineers of tomorrow
