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Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi, Ghana justicewilliams@aamusted.edu.gh; wjusticee30@gmail.com This study examines the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on female participation in Ghana’s construction industry. The study adopts a positivist research philosophy and a deductive, quantitative approach using a cross- sectional survey design. Primary data were collected from construction professionals, industry experts, and policymakers using structured questionnaires. Purposive sampling was used to select 350 respondents from a population of 658. Data were analysed in SPSS using descriptive statistics and linear regression, while instrument reliability and convergent validity were assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, composite reliability, and average variance extracted. The results reveal a statistically significant positive relationship between Industry 4.0 technologies and female participation in construction (β = 0.273, t = 5.292, p < 0.05). The findings indicate that digital tools, including automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, and Building Information Modelling, can support women’s inclusion by reducing reliance on physically intensive work and expanding knowledge-based roles. The study concludes that Industry 4.0 can act as a catalyst for female participation, but its benefits depend on complementary measures such as digital-skills development, inclusive organisational practices, supportive policy, and improved access to digital infrastructure. The study contributes empirical evidence from Ghana to the limited literature linking digital transformation with gender inclusivity in construction. Mapping XR Applications in Cultural Heritage Projects: