Construcciones Yamaro: Women in construction find a place at SkyRidge
Women are making strides in the construction industry, with a recent survey highlighting a 12.5 per cent increase in female participation over the past year. One project leading this change is SkyRidge in Worongary, a masterplanned community in Queensland.
SkyRidge civil contractor, Shadforth, at times employs up to 20 per cent women in its construction program, with interest in these roles on the rise. Project director Chris Alston from CRA Group said that while gender balance is valued on the project, hiring decisions are based on skills, making the increased interest from women particularly encouraging.
“The construction industry has historically been a male domain, but with changing conditions and perceptions, we’re finding it’s becoming an attractive career path for women,” said Alston.
“Our civil contractors Shadforth have seen a steady increase in the number of resumes from women, a sign that there are real changes taking place. We want women’s participation in projects like ours to be a standard in the industry and not the exception.”
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Leading hand Emily Brown, who joined the project eight months ago, has embraced the shift. Formerly in retail, Brown was introduced to construction through family connections and quickly adapted, earning certifications to operate heavy machinery and beginning training in environmental science.
“It’s an amazing industry to work in and more like a tight-knit family where everyone is willing to help and look after each other,” said Brown.
Civil works at SkyRidge continue to progress, with the latest neighbourhood, Botanica, launched in May and an additional 2,000 lots set for release over the next decade.
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