Ever wondered what it’s really like to build a career in construction? The highs, the lows, the career pivots, and the moments that make you think, Can I really do this?
Welcome to Her Construction Career, a podcast sharing real stories from women across the entire construction process - project management, design, leadership, development, engineering, and beyond.
Hosted by Sabina, a Graduate Site Engineer two years into her career, and Kristy, a Marketing Coordinator brand new to the industry, we’re having honest conversations about what it takes to grow and thrive in construction.
From breaking into leadership to navigating bias in a male-dominated field, from returning to work after having kids to the absolute disasters that somehow turned into learning moments—we’re covering it all.
So, whether you're already on-site, working your way up, or just construction-curious and wondering where a career in this industry could take you, this podcast is for you.
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Her Construction Career is made by Growthbuilt, with the support of the NSW Government Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ever wondered what it’s really like to build a career in construction? The highs, the lows, the career pivots, and the moments that make you think, Can I really do this?
Welcome to Her Construction Career, a podcast sharing real stories from women across the entire construction process - project management, design, leadership, development, engineering, and beyond.
Hosted by Sabina, a Graduate Site Engineer two years into her career, and Kristy, a Marketing Coordinator brand new to the industry, we’re having honest conversations about what it takes to grow and thrive in construction.
From breaking into leadership to navigating bias in a male-dominated field, from returning to work after having kids to the absolute disasters that somehow turned into learning moments—we’re covering it all.
So, whether you're already on-site, working your way up, or just construction-curious and wondering where a career in this industry could take you, this podcast is for you.
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Her Construction Career is made by Growthbuilt, with the support of the NSW Government Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alison Mirams didn’t always plan on working in construction - she originally wanted to be a forensic scientist. But after being raised in a family that admired cranes and construction sites like works of art, she followed her practical instincts into the industry - and never looked back.
Over two decades, Alison worked her way up through site roles to executive leadership at Multiplex and Lendlease, before becoming CEO of boutique Tier 1 builder Roberts Co. There, she grew the company from scratch, championed a five-day work week, and didn’t shy away from calling out the parts of the industry that needed fixing - regardless of what was said about her.
Now enjoying retirement (and working on her handicap), Alison looks back on the moments that defined her career - from turning down a big promotion, to getting her name graffitied in the site lift. This episode is a masterclass in gutsy leadership, cultural reform, and refusing to do things “just because that’s how we’ve always done it.”
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Her Construction Career is made possible thanks to Growthbuilt, with the support of the NSW Government Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program.
Hosts: Sabina Kabalane and Kristy Filetti
Production: Interview Boss Media
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.