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Inspired by the children’s book The House That She Built, HIA and MiTek have joined forces to create She Builds The Future – a program designed to inspire, educate and promote diversity in the residential building industry.
She Builds The Future brings the Australian edition of The House that She Built to life online. Learn more about each role explored in the book, alongside inspiring stories from real women in the residential building industry living their dream in these rewarding careers.
The House That She Built Australia
The House That She Built tells the true story of a team of real women in Utah, USA, who came together to build a one-of-a-kind home. The easy-to-read story teaches young girls about the exciting range of job opportunities in the housing industry. The Australian edition of the book includes a handful of changes to refer to Australian job titles.
The House that She Built Australia has been created in collaboration with the book’s author, Mollie Elkman and the She Built Foundation. HIA and MiTek greatly appreciate this support and we hope that bringing the book to Australia helps spread the word and inspires more young girls to consider a career in home building.
How we help
HIA is dedicated to paving new career pathways for young women. Through our special initiatives, events and training we create new opportunities for this crucial community.
MiTek produces innovative new solutions that make construction more accessible. Together, we’re creating a more inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Careers in construction: what we do
The Australian residential building industry is made up of talented women who specialise in every aspect of a house build. Learn more about each job involved in building a home and meet some talented individuals building their career in the sector.
The Builder
You can be the woman who manages the whole build.
The builder oversees construction, coordinating trades, materials and timelines to keep everything on track.
Colleen from May Constructions is an Australian builder passionate about initiating positive change in the industry. Learn more about her journey.
The Architect
You can be the woman who designs the home.
The architect creates plans that balance form and function, turning ideas into buildable spaces.
Mary is Lead Architect at Weststyle Architecture and Build. Learn about how she turned a passion for creating timeless homes into a career.
The Carpenter
You can be the woman who frames the home.
The carpenter measures, cuts and assembles the timber structure, building the framework for every room.
Bethany is a Carpenter and Junior Estimator thriving in her role. Learn more about her fulfilling role in the housing business.
The Cabinet Maker
You can be the woman who fits out the home.
The cabinet maker builds and installs kitchen, bathroom and storage cabinetry, bringing spaces to life.
Kristy of Lathams Kitchens worked her way up from Cabinet Maker to Project Manager. Follow her exciting career trajectory.
The Interior Designer
You can be the woman who chooses the finishes and furnishings.
The Interior Designer uses their creative flare to design the look and feel of a home and choose the colours and furnishings.
Ultra Living Homes Co-Founder Megan explains how she translated her appreciation for her family home into a rewarding creative career.
The Truss Detailer
You can be the woman who designs the framework of a home.
The truss detailer translates architectural and engineering plans into precise workshop drawings for roof, floor and wall framing, ensuring strength and precision in every build.
Redland Bay Roof Trusses’ Truss Detailer Amy transferred from science to the building industry. Discover how she worked her way up to a rewarding role in the sector.
The Bricklayer
You can be the woman who builds the walls that shape a home.
The bricklayer mixes mortar and lays each brick with precision, creating strong and lasting structures.
Bricklayer Hannah shares her sound advice for females looking to pursue bricklaying as a career, a trade that historically has few women taking up the opportunity.
Connect with us
Enter your details to secure your own FREE copy of the book. We will be giving away limited copies of the book to our valued HIA community. We’d also love to hear from you if you’d like to share your story about your journey in the construction industry. Please leave your details below.
How we support women in the industry
Become a HIA apprentice
Join the HIA apprentice program and be supported as you take this crucial career step.
A head start with BuildHer
The BuildHer program is all about promoting the benefits of joining our industry to young women.
HIA Building Women
Connect with our exciting community of women in housing through events, initiatives and more.
