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Do you think the work / life balance is improving?
Does being a parent affect your chances of success within a company?
Would you advise females to have a career within the construction industry, given the current flexibility?
Does being a parent benefit you work in anyway?
Pride Road Franchise grew out of Founder Lisa Raynes’ refusal to accept that there was only one way for a woman to have an architecture career and a family life. She built her practice in the domestic sector, and then invested to turn her business into one that other ambitious architects wanting work/life balance can buy into. She’s had a seat on the RIBA Council (2015-18), been Chair of Women in Property NW and founded Manchester Curious, an urban architecture outreach festival. For Lisa a successful outcome is a happy client – and clear communication is an essential skill to ensure this. This means giving clients the information they need in the format that works best for them, whether in emails, zoom calls or Lego demos!
Rosie Nimmo is an Architect at Arkhi in Cheshire, a practice that specialises in large scale residential renovations and new builds. She is an advocate for flexible working hours for parents, and thinks that the industry still has a long way to go in terms of accommodating less traditional working contracts.