I got my foot in the door of the construction industry during university, working part time for a pool builder, before starting as a Graduate of Architecture at Thorne Constructions in 2019, after finishing my degree. I have loved being involved in a project from design development all the way through to handover, seeing ideas come to life in front of my every eyes. In this industry, the result of our work is so tangible, we create something from nothing, literally. It’s awesome. Nearly seven years later, I’ve been lucky enough to be involved in a range of projects that I didn’t think I would be doing for another decade. That’s something I really love about our industry – it is abundant with opportunity, and if you put in the work, you get rewarded. There is so much growth in our sector which enables continuous personal and professional development.

To me, being part of the Committee means the chance for advocacy, visibility and mentorship. Over the last few years, I have developed an appreciation for the network that HiViz provides, finding comfort in relating to women facing similar experiences to me in the industry, both positive and negative. Programs like Born to Build have been fantastic in promoting the industry; the career handbook is a resource I wish I could’ve accessed in high school. As the percentage of the workforce that identifies as female increases, so does the need for conversations around retention of women in the construction industry.

I’m looking forward meeting other women in the field at our upcoming networking events and contributing to a collaborative industry that equally supports men and women to succeed.