FEMALE AND CONSTRUCTION

Episode 4 features Irene (@Irene_nyabuto )a Quantity Surveyor an arbitrator and above all a rotaractor, breaking down how to turn your expertise into real income as a consultant. She shares practical insights on pricing your services, finding clients, managing projects and building a profitable personal brand in the construction industry. A must listen for anyone looking to move beyond employment and start earning independently.

In this episode, we sit down with Zawadi, a structural engineer working in a design office, to explore what really goes on behind the drawings. From analyzing loads and designing safe structures to collaborating with architects and site teams, she breaks down the critical role structural engineers play in shaping the built environment.Zawadi shares her journey into structural engineering, the challenges she’s faced in a highly technical field and what it takes to thrive in a design focused role.Whether you’re a student, a young engineer or simply curious about how structures come to life, this episode gives you an inside look into the mind of a structural engineer.

Construction sites can be dangerous if proper safety measures are not followed. In this episode, we discuss the importance of construction safety, common risks found on site, and how engineers, contractors, and workers can create a safer working environment. Safety is not just a requirement it is a responsibility that protects lives and ensures projects run smoothly.

After 14 months in construction, Lucy Nyawira made a bold leap into the tech world. In this episode, she shares her journey and lessons learned while switching careers and how she navigated the transition with courage and strategy.

Welcome to the very first episode of Female & Construction! 🎙️🏗️I’m Caroline Kinyanjui, a civil engineer and woman on a mission for women in construction. In this episode, I introduce you to what this podcast is all about real conversations on careers, leadership, site experiences, safety, transitions and the challenges women face in male-dominated spaces.Whether you’re an engineer, project manager, electrician or simply someone trying to navigate construction and career growth, this podcast is for you. I share my journey, why I started this platform and what you can expect in the episodes ahead.