Building a Better Way – flexibility now included

This webinar will focus on the construction industry working five days a week and how this encourages flexibility, diversity and great mental health.

In this session, Alison will examine the Concord Hospital project as a case study where construction only occurs Monday to Friday.  We will look at the pros and cons of giving a weekend to every worker.

The following will be addressed:

• Was the project successful in having construction workers work five days a week?
• Are the workers happier and healthier?
• Was the project's productivity improved?
• What was the real cost of not working weekends?

And finally discuss how easy it is to change the culture of the industry to provide true flexibility, inclusion and great mental health.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Alison Mirams, AAIQS
Chief Executive Officer, Roberts Co

Alison Mirams is the founding Chief Executive Officer of Roberts Co. Alison is deeply passionate about addressing the systemic issues that exist in the construction industry and attracting and retaining more women in the industry.

Alison has worked in the construction industry for 25 years. Prior to establishing Roberts Co, Alison led the NSW /ACT regional business unit for Lendlease’s Building business for nearly three years. Prior to joining Lendlease, Alison enjoyed a successful 16-year career at Multiplex, rising from contracts administrator to regional director.

Alison is a member of the NSW PCA Division Council, a Director of the UNSW Foundation Board, a member of the Advisory Board for Aero PM and chairs the Advisory Council for UNSW Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture. Alison received the Laing O’Rourke Business Woman of the Year award at the 2018 NAWIC NSW Awards for Excellence.