behind
the sceneS
Meet the women shaping the future of construction
You can't be what you can't see.
That's why we're committed to sharing the stories of incredible women who are breaking down barriers, smashing stereotypes, and creating wonders in the construction world.
Ready to build your own future?
Let's get started! Just hover over the categories below to get a feel for what they mean in the construction industry.
Whether you want to be a creative Shaper, a go-getter Driver, a hands-on Maker, or a powerhouse Supporter we've got the tea from over 100 women on what these jobs actually look like.
like designers, architects, and engineers.
the crafters, the ones bringing buildings to life, often on site. They could be tradespeople like carpenters, or working
for a builder in office-based roles.
the way and often funding the projects. They are the ones who bring big visions to reality, making sure everything stays
on track.
and finance - these are the team players who keep everything running like a well-oiled machine behind the scenes.
Project Engineer
"My friends and family are proud they get to know someone who has built some amazing buildings we drive past every day." - Karla
Project manager
"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
Senior Project Engineer
"I am the link between the design, and the construction of the building in its final state." - Alex
Head of Design
“Women are very detail focued and accountable which is an invaluable attribute to bring to large multi-million dollar projects.” - Mona
WHS&E Advisor
“I’m passionate about positively changing people’s attitudes, behaviours and decision making when it comes to safety and the environment.” - Mivvi
Interior Designer
"I realised construction could be for me when I studied the Parthenon in Ancient History" - Diana
Apprentice Electrician
“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
Project Engineer
“You work with some incredible people that become your second family.” - Stephanie
Digital Lead for Interior Architecture
“The BIM/Digital Lead is like the superhero architect who uses computer magic to plan and organise the entire building process.” -Selina
Engineering Manager
“One of my favourite projects was Quay Quarter Tower in Circular Quay -to see and be a part of all the engineering involved in the project and learning/being mentored from some amazing people on the project.” -Evelyn
Interior Designer
“As a child I used to play with Sims on the computer after school, and enjoyed building the houses more than playing the actual game.” -Jessica
Carpentry Apprentice
“I like using the power tools. This could be he nail gun during framing or circular saw when laying architraves.” -Marlee
Project Engineer
“My friends and family didn’t realise what construction really encompassed. They thought it was just guys on a construction site with tools and highvis.” -Timnit