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LARA BRUNNER
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LAING O’ROUKE ENVIROMENTAL CO-ORDINATOR LARA Brunner is a Surat Basin-based environmental co-ordinator with Laing O'Rourke. In a constantly-changing professional environment, she says she enjoys changing people's perception about what women bring to the industry. What company do you work for? Laing O'Rourke
personally. But the thing I love most is the people. Since joining the industry, I have been completely taken aback by the generosity of the workers towards causes or people in need within the community, or if one of their workmates is in trouble. There is a camaraderie and sense of community that you don't find in other industries.
Where is your site located? Our project office is about 15 minutes south of Miles.
What does it mean to you to be a women achieving in the construction industry? It's a pretty tough industry to get by and succeed in for anyone, let alone for a woman. It's been more of a challenge being taken seriously and earning respect as an environmental professional to be honest. That said, it definitely is an intimidating environment for women, I think probably less so these days with growing numbers of women out in the field. I've found that by getting out there and talking to people, being interested in and learning about their trade, the barriers come down pretty quickly. The best part is that I have the opportunity to change mindsets by just doing my job without the gender thing being an issue.
What suburb do you live in when you aren't on site at home? Currumbin on the Gold Coast. What is your official job title? Environmental co-ordinator How many years have you been working in the construction industry? A year-and-a-half. What do you love about the construction industry? I love the diversity of the job and the constantly-changing environment. It certainly keeps me on my toes and constantly challenged, which means I'm always growing both professionally and
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