Helping women in the construction industry reach their full potential
Peak industry groups Master Builders Association of NSW, Royal Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter), National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) NSW Chapter, have united to provide a national mentoring program in the Building, Construction and Design Industry. This is a further initiative that will help small businesses grow and achieve their full potential, focusing particularly on women.
The peak Industry Partners are committed to developing essential skills and fostering small business entrepreneurship through effective delivery models and the use of innovative technologies.
The desired outcome is to bring about a cultural shift and increased confidence levels for women in small business to move from survival to greater sustainability through the Constructive Mentoring program.
This project is an Australian Government funded service under the
Building Entrepreneurship in Small Business Program
Member Support
"Women are faced with problems throughout their study and career in this male dominated industry, often needing to work longer and harder to compete with their male counterparts. Additionally they are often discriminated against by clients, builders or even other workmates and hence need to prove themselves to greater extents. [This program] will encourage confidence and persistance whilst promoting women ... It will encourage women to move forward and be accepted and promoted for their own merits." J Matthews
"Substantial numbers of female graduates never gain registration as an Architect, which can be attributed to reasons such as family commitments, reduced work opportunities, and isolation from professional networks. Further, only 1% of registered architects who are directors of architectural practices are female - in comparison to other areas of professional endeavour, such as business, finance and medicine, this is a disturbing figure. [The] establishment of a mentoring program will serve the best interests of both female architects and the architectural profession as a whole." M Bayl-Smith
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2008 applications have now closed.
