2025 HIA Building Women Lunch

Presented by Jason Windows

Ever wondered what someone really does all day?

Join us for A Day in the Life – where women in the industry will lift the curtain on what their working world truly looks like. Through a series of short, engaging presentations, each speaker will share what a typical day in their role might involve – from the morning routine to the unexpected curveballs, and the moments that make it all worthwhile.

The stories will be honest, insightful, and give you a real sense of what goes on behind the job title. You’ll hear about the routines that keep things on track, the surprise twists that come with the territory, and the personal wins that make it all matter.

This event is designed to inform and inspire – whether you’re exploring new career paths, looking to understand different parts of your industry, or just curious about how others spend their workdays. It’s a chance to learn from lived experience, in a format that’s as real and relatable as it is informative.

You’ll walk away with new insights, a deeper appreciation for different roles, and a clearer picture of what it’s really like on the other side.

Speakers

Tiffany Allen brings nearly 30 years of public sector experience across a wide range of roles, from frontline operations to senior leadership. Her career has spanned administration, marketing, and product development, culminating in executive roles at the Department of Communities, where she led major initiatives including the 2020–2030 State Housing Strategy, housing and homelessness reforms, and COVID-19 response taskforces. Tiffany was named the 2019 UDIA Women in Leadership Award winner and is the newly appointed Chair of Softball Australia. A proud mother, grandmother and mentor, she is passionate about diversity, mental health, and inclusive employment pathways.

Bree Lawrence is CEO of Sana Living, a leading provider of Specialist Disability Accommodation across WA, SA and QLD. With a background in law and over 17 years’ experience specialising in catastrophic injury and medical malpractice, she brings both professional insight and personal perspective to her leadership. Bree is passionate about creating innovative, purpose-built homes that support independence, dignity and genuine connection to community for people living with disability. A former elite gymnast and national-level diver, her drive for excellence began early. Today, she is a proud wife and mother to three teenage daughters, inspired to lead them with purpose and empower them to pursue their passions.

Manasvi Hirani has a career spanning construction, project management, and law. Known for her thoughtful and hands-on leadership, she has delivered a range of successful developments across Western Australia—from bespoke residences to community infrastructure. Her work reflects a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and social impact, and has earned industry recognition, including recent commendation in the HIA Women in Building Awards. Passionate about inclusive leadership, Manasvi is a vocal advocate for empowering women in construction and paving pathways for greater diversity, resilience, and representation across the building industry.

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