"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

"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

"My first job was at a RAAF Base building a new building for the F-35 Jets. This project was so much fun and high paced - it was exactly the career for me. I have since worked on some pretty cool projects... which keeps proving to me why I love being in construction." - Jen

"A few years ago I gave birth to my daughter in a hospital that I was part of building! That was a very cool experience." - Bonnie

"During the HSC study period I watched endless episodes of Grand Designs and decided to pursue construction management." - Stephanie

"Getting to work with such an amazing team, it even feels like school sometimes because of the amazing work culture. Having a view of the harbour bridge and getting to work with fun, like minded people." - Sabrina

“To be able to look across the skyline and know you were involved in making that happen is very rewarding!” - Isabelle

“Women are very detail focued and accountable which is an invaluable attribute to bring to large multi-million dollar projects.” - Mona

"I love the challenge of dealing with numbers in a rapidly changing and dynamic construction industry in South Africa and recently in Asia." - Leila

"I would tell my high school self that working in construction is empowering, and does not mean you have to work on-site/labouring." - Jessie

"We're the budget ninjas, hunting down the best sources of materials and build methodologies while always reviewing the overall development cost" - Sabrina

“I am playing a part in solving one of the world’s biggest challenges yet - the fight against climate change.” -Anastasia

“Working in Construction requires strong communication and multi-tasking skills, both of which women are good at.” -Vanessa

“I led a significant project for the defence force, which created transformational outcomes for young people training in the ADF in regional Australia. It was exciting and meaningful”-Kirby

“I realised “construction” was more than brick and mortar. It brings together people with different strengths and expertise to create or transform places where people live, learn, work, and play.” -Daisy

"I was always creative when I was younger, but being able to compliment this with technical interests led me to problem solving” - Kat

“What’s the best part of your job? Making a difference in building cool things.” - Daisy

“Growing up I would always pass construction sites and had so many questions on things like - how is everything standing while being constructed, how are bridges built, how do buildings stand etc. I was very curious about the construction process.” - Salma

“We are literally changing the way people live, work and play. Everybody bounces off each other and works a bit harder to innovate - suddenly the impossible feels possible -it’s a real buzz that makes you jump out of bed to get to work each day.” -Lucy

“At the moment I’m working on a huge pavilion for all of the best food in Western Sydney - so I get to go to my favourite restaurants and see if the owner wants to expand into the city we’re building.” -Emma