Alison Mirams | Uncomfortable Industry Truths, Saying Yes, and Finding Her Name in Site Graffiti

Alison Mirams didn’t always plan on working in construction - she originally wanted to be a forensic scientist. But after being raised in a family that admired cranes and construction sites like works of art, she followed her practical instincts into the industry - and never looked back.Over two decades, Alison worked her way up through site roles to executive leadership at Multiplex and Lendlease, before becoming CEO of boutique Tier 1 builder Roberts Co. There, she grew the company from scratch, championed a five-day work week, and didn’t shy away from calling out the parts of the industry that needed fixing - regardless of what was said about her.Now enjoying retirement (and working on her handicap), Alison looks back on the moments that defined her career - from turning down a big promotion, to getting her name graffitied in the site lift. This episode is a masterclass in gutsy leadership, cultural reform, and refusing to do things “just because that’s how we’ve always done it.”You’ll hear:How Alison turned down the CEO role the first time - and why she eventually said yesWhy she believes the five-day work week could fix more than just burnoutWhat really holds women back from thriving in construction (hint: it’s not confidence)Her candid take on risk, reform, and why some leaders still haven’t got the memoSign up to the newsletter to be notified when we drop a new episode: https://growthbuilt.com.au/her-construction-career/Her Construction Career is made possible thanks to Growthbuilt, with the support of the NSW Government Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program.Hosts: Sabina Kabalane and Kristy FilettiProduction: Interview Boss Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.