"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

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

“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

“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

"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

"I am the link between the design, and the construction of the building in its final state." - Alex

"If an office isn’t for you, this is the rest of your life so go for it. If you love being outdoors and physically moving, than a trade is perfect." - Kassy

"Thinking how much I now understand about how construction works, and how I do my job is actually pretty insane!" - Claudia

"I always loved looking at plans, and building houses in the Sims!" - Lauren

“You don’t need to do maths and science to have a career in construction. It’s all about the skills of teamwork, problem soving and critical thinking.” - Kat

“We are like one big family who all work together to make it over the finish line.” - Madison

“I’m passionate about positively changing people’s attitudes, behaviours and decision making when it comes to safety and the environment.” - Mivvi

“I was worried how I would be treated as a female going into a trade, and I was overwhelmed by the amount of love and support everyone has shown me.” - Paige

"There are so many amazing women out there supporting and mentoring each other, helping to make our industry even better. It’s super special to be a part of that." - Becca

"Our purpose is to build buildings that will have the least impact on the environment and be the most comfortable and healthy for building occupants" - Jaslyn