Lauren is a Business Development Manager at interdisciplinary design and architecture practice Hot Black. Having recently relocated from Melbourne to Sydney she has over 9 years’ experience in global service-based organisations within the Design & Construction, Property and Architecture sectors. Qualifications include a Degree in Interior Design, and a Diploma of Leadership and Management. Lauren’s strengths lie in client engagement, relationship management and winning work through innovative ideas and smart client engagement programs. She thrives on connecting with people. Lauren is also Assistant State Manager NSW at the organisation, Women In Design and Construction (WIDAC) and is passionate about developing initiatives to empower, inspire and bring together women across disciplines to support each other and grow as a collective.

Statement:

Whilst previously the construction sector was almost entirely male-dominated, more and more women are being tempted by high pay rates and job security. Although, I believe that there still needs a realignment of values to attract young women. The construction sector needs to engage directly with female high school students and respond to the sometimes valid, and other times, mistaken beliefs they may hold about the industry, as well as better communication about the diverse range of roles in the sector.