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Alison Mirams didn’t always plan on working in construction - she originally wanted to be a forensic scientist. But after being raised in a family that admired cranes and construction sites like works of art, she followed her practical instincts into the industry - and never looked back.

Over two decades, Alison worked her way up through site roles to executive leadership at Multiplex and Lendlease, before becoming CEO of boutique Tier 1 builder Roberts Co. There, she grew the company from scratch, championed a five-day work week, and didn’t shy away from calling out the parts of the industry that needed fixing - regardless of what was said about her.

Now enjoying retirement (and working on her handicap), Alison looks back on the moments that defined her career - from turning down a big promotion, to getting her name graffitied in the site lift. This episode is a masterclass in gutsy leadership, cultural reform, and refusing to do things “just because that’s how we’ve always done it.”

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