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International Women’s Day 2026 – Balance the Scales
6 March @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEDT
Free
In 2026, the call to Balance the Scales is more urgent than ever. According to UN Women Australia, too many women and girls across Australia and the world continue to face discriminatory laws, gender‑based violence, and structural barriers that limit their safety, opportunities, and ability to shape their own lives.
Moderated by AIQS President Fiona Doherty, our panel of experts will consider ways in which we can create fairer, safer, and more inclusive systems that strengthen workplaces, elevate project outcomes, and contribute to thriving communities.
Join us for this webinar to explore what Balancing the Scales means within construction and quantity surveying, and how our profession can drive change through everyday practice, commercial leadership, and equitable project environments.
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Disclaimer: The information presented in this webinar is accurate to the best of the speaker’s knowledge at the time of recording. AIQS does not independently verify the content and accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or changes that may occur after publication. Viewers are encouraged to exercise their own judgement and seek professional advice where appropriate.
Our speakers
Moderator
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- Fiona Doherty FAIQS, CQS
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Fiona is a Director of RLB in Canberra and the President of AIQS. She is involved with all aspects of cost management delivery working on a range of projects including major health infrastructure, education, local and federal government works.
Fiona combines an excellent understanding of the most economic ways to achieve project outcomes with creative problem-solving abilities and well-honed people management skills.
Over a career spanning 37 years, Fiona has cultivated a proactive approach to cost saving and efficiency. In addition to her experience building strong teams with a shared vision, Fiona delivers projects on budget and to program.
Fiona is passionate about the role of the Quantity Surveyor and the promotion of the profession and its standards.
Panellist
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- Cathryn Greville
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Cathryn is an award-winning CEO, leader, lawyer and qualified director with nearly two decades of experience working with organisations and industries across ESG and regulatory arenas and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. Passionate about inclusive, human-centred leadership, Cathryn’s background includes working within industry, accountability bodies, leading professional and industry membership associations, working with underrepresented groups, and advising and representing organisations across commercial, ESG and equal opportunity law, compliance and strategy as an in-house legal counsel and former court advocate.
Immediately prior to joining NAWIC in November 2024, Cathryn was leading a programme focused on both organisational diversity and inclusion, and the sector-wide behavioural and cultural change required to positively impact the outcomes of the UK construction and built environment sector and the communities it serves. In this capacity, she advised and worked directly with a range of businesses in residential and commercial construction, infrastructure, transport, materials and energy, along with government bodies, to shift stubborn attitudes, address underrepresentation and attract, develop and promote talent.
Cathryn brings tertiary qualifications in construction, law, public policy, international relations and governance.
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- Shun Yin Sherin Kwok MAIQS, CQS
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Sherin is a Quantity Surveyor with over a decade of Asia Pacific experience spanning site budget control, project commercial management, construction claims, and forensic cost analysis.
At Marsh Risk Consulting, Sherin leads strategy and reporting for complex, high-value property and construction claims. Beginning her career in Big Four audit before transitioning into quantity surveying, Sherin brings strong financial and commercial insight to technical matters.
Sherin serves on the AIQS DEI Committee shaping policy. She believes no action is too small when it contributes to a greater change for the community.
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- Lauren Wilson
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With over seven years of diverse experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Lauren has made significant contributions to the construction industry. Her projects range from commercial, apartment, and industrial construction, to residential developments, school renovations, and exterior works packages. Her expertise encompasses estimating, contract and subcontractor management, dispute resolution, and contract negotiation.
Beyond her professional role, Lauren serves as an NZIQS Board Member, QSEP Past-President, and PAQS YQS Vice-Chair. Her commitment extends to two NZIQS Working Groups, where she helps develop valuable resources to support both the Institute’s members and the broader QS community.
