We marked International Women’s Day by celebrating the exceptional women at Hamilton Architects and across the wider industry.
Local women who are driving change in the architecture and construction sector, including Hamilton Architects Partner Michelle Canning, are featured in the latest edition of Perspective, the RSUA magazine. For this special issue, the RSUA Women in Architecture (WIA) group took over the publication to spotlight female role models and advocate for greater visibility. WIA is committed to not only promoting women in the profession but also identifying and removing barriers that hinder their progress.
In her article, Michelle shares her experience of working in the industry, reflects on overcoming challenges, and offers advice and encouragement to aspiring female architects and construction professionals.
She says: “Working as a woman in the construction industry has been both challenging and rewarding. It’s an industry that is still evolving in terms of diversity, but I’ve found that confidence, resilience, and building strong professional relationships are key.
“So, while there may be obstacles, they have only fuelled my determination to drive change by building confidence and demonstrating that leadership in construction is defined not by gender, but by capability, expertise, and vision.”
