“It's an industry that has a lot of longevity (the world will always need new things to be built) but you don't have to get pigeon-holed into one kind of role for your whole career. There's lots of room to move and grow.” -Dene

“A day in my life might include flying to the blue mountains for a photoshoot for Levi’s jeans campaign on sustainable fashion and climate change, where they’ll get me to design and install a demountable home” - Coralie

"Growing up I was always fascinated by tall buildings and how the built environment played an important role in one's life." - Anita

"Every design, whether a large new hospital, school, stadium or home, is an opportunity to have a positive impact on people's lives and contribute to improving the environment around us.” - Vanessa

"What's the best thing about working in construction? Besides the dodgy tan lines - The people, the variety of work, the knowledge, and knowing one day if I wanted to, I could build my own house." - Fay

"As the builder you get to be part of such a wide scope and really see how one thing effects another" - Lara

"My advice for women picking a career is cultivating a support system, never underestimating yourself, and making your voice heard!" - Victoria

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

"Imagine you're really good at making friends and understanding what they like. Being a Client Relations Executive is a bit like that, but instead of friends, you're helping a company make and keep friends with other companies or people/consultants they work with" - Nikita

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

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

“The industry is so social, it’s great getting out and seeing new products being launched at events” -Claudia

“Whatever you think the construction is about, I can assure you that it is so much more. There is such a large variety of roles required in the construction industry that I didn’t even know existed.” -Koozee

“Don’t be afraid that you will get stuck with something that you don’t like, as the opportunities and career pathways are endless in this industry.” -Noura

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

“It is great to see the building go from 2D to 3D, and then seeing what you built in Revit come to fruition from the ground up in real life.” - Annalise

“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 never thought I would be in the construction industry with a Law and Arts degree, but here I am! My part-time reception role opened so many doors for me and I now have a job I love and a great network of friends at work.” -Julia

“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 didn’t realise you could have a career in problem solving! I have always loved architecture, but after doing a stint of work experience in a studio, I wasn’t sure it was for me.” -Isabel