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Empowering women in roofing: Fletcher Living's BuildHers Project 2023

NZWiR Empowering women in roofing
December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

By New Zealand Women in Roofing.

In a traditionally male-dominated industry, New Zealand Women in Roofing is highlighting the women that worked alongside the men in the Fletcher Living's BuildHers Project 2023.

The BuildHers Project, based in New Zealand, is a house-building project specifically for women in the industry. It is led by women from the architectural drawings to the construction and the sales of the home. With more than forty women working on it, the project showcases the capability of women and the skills and perspectives they lend to the larger industry. Liz Watson, the managing director at Stone Roofing, gave an update on the progress of the project, saying that the women working "conquered the challenges of stage two with sheer determination and passion. Despite enduring two rainy days, photo shoots and mentoring moments, the team stood tall and strong."

Meet the remarkable team:

  • Tina Marie Potter from The Roofing Specialists Ltd in Hamilton (five year's experience)
  • Tarquala Whittaker-stone from Douglas Roofing in Whangarei (apprentice)
  • Aiesha Thalia from @mohanwaterproofing in Auckland (apprentice)
  • Elizsabeth Watson from Stone Roofing Limited in Hamilton (12 year's experience)

Behind the scenes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why this team

Liz chose this team based on the principles of New Zealand Women in Roofing - mentoring and education. We had a perfect mix: an experienced professional, an intermediate expert, and two dedicated apprentices, one of whom is exploring iron roofing for the first time, transitioning from membrane roofing.

Special thanks to our behind the scenes team

  • Jasmin Lawrence our project manager from @fletcherliving
  • Katy Rose and Ben our materials sorters from Aspect Roofing Ltd in Auckland

Special shout outs to our men who have taken part in some way of teaching us our specialist trade skills!

  • Daniel Stone - Liz
  • Jamie Morgan - Tina
  • Johny Stone - Quala

And massive shout outs to our industry backbones!

Liz gave one last shoutout, sayng, "Another HUGE thanks to everyone supporting the females in our trade — you are the best!!"

Learn more about NZWiR in their Coffee Shop Directory or visit nzwomeninroofing.org.nz.

About New Zealand Women in Roofing (NZWiR)

New Zealand Women in Roofing is a not for profit volunteer-based organization that supports and enhances the careers of women within the roofing industry. We provide networking, mentoring, education and recruitment opportunities from the rooftop to the office. For the young professional at the start of her career to the seasoned manager. Through our commitment to connect and empower woman in roofing, we contribute to the overall betterment and professionalism of the roofing industry in New Zealand. For more, visit nzwomeninroofing.org.nz.



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