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Actis<\/a> will be marking International Women\u2019s Day, on March 8, by celebrating the achievements of some of the female members of the team across the UK<\/h2>\n

Harsha Mistry, an architectural designer, is the insulation specialist\u2019s UK and Ireland technical manager, whose work enables the wider technical and specification team to offer support to Actis\u2019 growing customer base.<\/p>\n

Harsha said: \u201cWhat I enjoy most about working in the construction industry is the ability to influence the built environment in a meaningful, technically rigorous way. I get to combine design thinking with high\u2011performance building solutions as well as working with the products I genuinely love; their technology, their simplicity, and the fact that they deliver powerful functional results without unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also really value the chance to meet like\u2011minded, inspiring women across the industry at different stages of their careers when I attend conferences. Those connections are energising and remind me how much momentum there is behind women shaping the future of construction.”<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to challenge the idea that technical and construction roles belong to men”<\/h3>\n

Visibility is key. When women lead projects and shape innovation and policies, it changes what the next generation sees as possible. For me, that starts at home with my four\u2011year\u2011old daughter. I want her to grow up knowing that women can lead and belong anywhere.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to recognise that qualities women often bring, especially empathy, are strategic strengths. A people\u2011centred approach to design and problem\u2011solving is exactly what the construction industry needs today, and valuing those strengths helps women not just enter the field but transform it.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy message to girls at school looking into future career ideas is to choose a career that genuinely excites you, not one shaped by stereotypes. Start by identifying the qualities you naturally bring to the table; whether that\u2019s attention to detail, problem\u2011solving, communication, creativity, or empathy – and choose a path that lets those strengths shine or puts them to work for the betterment of that industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cI did encounter bias early in my career, when I started as an architect 25 years ago. At the time, some builders on site simply weren\u2019t ready to take direction from a female designer. The industry has changed significantly since then as more women enter technical and construction roles, and that shift continues to build momentum.<\/p>\n

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Specification manager for the North, Tara Pronaszko<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Specification manager for the North, Tara Pronaszko, visits sites and creates complex build-ups, building strong relationships with architects, housing developers and building control officers. She is also involved in training the current and next generation of construction industry professionals via Actis\u2019 two RIBA-approved CPD training courses.<\/p>\n

\u201cI enjoy the mix of technology, specifications, and being on site\u2019<\/h3>\n

\u201cTo encourage more women into the industry it\u2019s important to show how varied construction roles really are – not just site work, but technical, sales, and design roles too. Better careers advice in schools, visible female role models, and more work experience opportunities for girls would make the industry feel more accessible.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy message to girls considering their careers is that you don\u2019t need a straight line career path. I studied history at university and worked in sales before moving into construction by chance, and those skills still help me today in my role. Be open to trying different things and don\u2019t rule out careers just because it\u2019s something you haven\u2019t been exposed to before.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I began working in construction I was nervous at first because of it being a male dominated sector. In reality, I\u2019ve found people to be supportive and professional, and it hasn\u2019t been the issue I expected. Once you show your knowledge, you\u2019re judged on your work, not your gender.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jan Telfer and Bev Hinds have been offering technical support from head office to architects, builders, home owners, building control departments, energy assessors and builders\u2019 merchants for more than a decade.<\/p>\n

The work involves offering guidance on installation processes and building regulations, producing project-specific U-value calculations, condensation risk assessments and detailed cross-sectional diagrams.<\/p>\n

Jan said: \u201cI enjoy the variety and problem-solving aspect of my role. It\u2019s rewarding to provide clear, practical advice that help customers make informed decisions.<\/p>\n

\u201cGreater awareness of the diverse roles within construction is key to encouraging more women into the industry. Technical support combines science, maths, communication, and teamwork \u2014 skills many young women already excel in. Visible female role models can help demonstrate that construction is not just site-based roles. There are many technical career paths available.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her advice to school age girls is: \u201cStay curious and don\u2019t limit yourself. If you enjoy technical subjects, problem-solving, or helping people understand complex information, a career in technical support could be extremely fulfilling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bev adds: \u201cWe need continued visibility of women in technical and decision-making roles, partnerships with schools and colleges and clearer communication about career pathways. Promoting the sustainability and innovation aspects<\/a> of construction can also help attract more diverse talent.<\/p>\n

\u201cTechnical support roles require analytical thinking, confidence, and communication skills \u2014 qualities that are not defined by gender.\u201d<\/p>\n

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