"I grew up with family who worked in the field and was always drawn to it and equally terrified of it!" - Kate

"My friends and family are proud they get to know someone who has built some amazing buildings we drive past every day." - Karla

"The flexibility is there if the company supports it. Long hours happen on occasion but most companies support the value you add as an individual, and know that you have commitments outside of work." - Emily

"I find Construction this a beautiful romance. You get to see this design that someone has put effort into making sure the building works, then our construction team take that and build it." - Sarah

"I was always creating buildings as a kid, mainly for my Barbies" - Melissa-Paige

"There are so many incredible jobs right from planning, through to being on the tools - the possibilities are endless and exciting. " - Rebecca

“My favourite project I've worked on thus far was the IMAX theatre (Ribbon) project in Darling Habour.” - Mia

"I am working on the Atlassian Central tower which is currently under construction. The 39-storey building will be the world’s tallest hybrid timber and steel building constructed adjacent to Sydney’s Central Station." - Aleksandra

“The nerd in me secretly enjoys the governance aspect of my role - setting up systems and processes to ensure the business can function efficiently and lawfully.” - Jennifer

“There are to many different opportunities in construction and you certainly don’t have to know how to use a drill! Whilst working on site may seem intimidating, it’s actually lots of fun and the best way to learn how things are built.” - Laura

“Being a General Manager is like running the show behind the scenes. What I really like is being the one to make important calls that shape where the company is headed.” -Jyana

“I grew up in an immigrant family, living in Western Sydney and almost every male I knew was working in construction in some capacity, so I've always been surrounded by conversations about the industry” - Sabina

"The best part about being a Building Cadet is having the opportunity to learn everyday! I love being part of a really supportive team, working towards a common goal." - Sophie

"I'm a 'Jill of all trades' " - Deb

"Never give up. Always be yourself. If you have a setback following your dreams don’t worry, shake it off and keep at it. Always follow your passion." - Louise

"My favourite part is when I can see people who actually use the new space after they have moved from much older, poorer, unsuitable spaces and the impact this can have on individuals and the wider community." - Lilian

"The coolest thing I have done so far is a construction job out in the mines. They use explosives to get the minerals out of the ground and they let me press the button which blew up a bunch of explosives and we got to watch it all from a hill close by. The shockwave was massive!" - Ivana

"I was doing renovations on a property I owned and I just had this moment of wanting to do something with my hands. Getting outside, learning again and pushing the boundaries." - Kira

"I really like finding and working with the people who are open to disrupting the way we have done things in the past and be open to new ideas and ways of doing things." - Kiri

"There are unlimited career options in construction" - Lisa