Currently we have established collaboration with construction companies, industry bodies, and other universities. Many events and activities, as well as innovative projects are on the way.
Collaborations
Below is a list of organisations that we have collaboration with:
- Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
- BESIX Watpac
- John Holland
- Lendlease
- Mirvac
- Multiplex
- Roberts Co
- Taylor Construction
Workshops
We organise workshops for female high school students, school career adviser, parents and also the wider community. Through these workshops, the participants will interact with UNSW staff and students, and construction practitioners, and be equipped with all the information related to the construction study and roles. Please contact us if you are interested to have a workshop/presentation at your school.
03 May 2023-Workshop
Dr Cynthia Wang attended Multiplex Jump Start Careers Day on 3 May 2023 at the Head Office of Multiplex. She introduced various degrees, including Construction Management and Property, offered by UNSW Built Environment to Year 10-12 high school female students and answered their questions.
14 June 2023-Workshop
Watpac organised 30 high-school girls from Oxford Falls Grammar, Marrickville High school and Pymble Ladies College for a site visit at their Barangaroo site on 14 June 2023. Dr Cynthia Wang attended the site visit and gave a presentation on the Women in Construction project.
27 July 2023-Workshop
UNSW and Australian Institute of Building (AIB) gave a presentation about Women in Construction to Sydney Girls High School on 27 July 2023. The presentation showed to female high school students that there are different career pathways for them to build a successful career in the Australian construction industry.
Forum
“Women in Construction” forums, seminars and lecturers, are given by female construction practitioners. These events are usually followed by networking events.
02 November 2022-Forum
Ms Alison Mirams, CEO of Roberts Co, was invited by the School of Built Environment to present an UTZON Lecture titled “Shaking up the Construction Industry”. In the lecture, Alison shared the strategies she has been implementing in Roberts Co to fix and advance the industry for the benefit of both men and women.
17 March 2023-Forum
Industry professionals from BESIX Watpac shared their experience to students enrolled in the BLDG1013 Introduction to Construction Management and Property course. Ms Chelsea Warren (People Advisor) and Ms Fay Crawford (Senior Project Engineer) shared their industry experience, career progressions, and Watpac’s culture which celebrates diversity, promotes equality, and empowers women to reach their full potential.
Training
Please see the funding and scholarship page for training fund opportunities. Go to the application link for applying the funding.
May-June 2023-Training
38 women joined the leadership training organised by The Leadership Institute between May and June 2023.