EUROPE'S Best female contractor has described
her prestigious prize as a "victory for all women" - and her elation
at the "tangible recognition" for her company Golden Houses Developments.
Monika Slowikowska picked up the Best Woman
Contractor in The European Women In Construction & Engineering Awards,
which took place on the evening of Thursday 24 May at the Royal Lancaster,
London, and says the award demonstrates the positive difference women can make
to the industry.
Monika's award marks the latest in a long list
of accolades for Golden Houses, which has recently opened a joinery workshop in
Harlow, London.
Just 11% of the UK's construction workforce is
female - only 2% of whom work in manual as opposed to office roles.
But as a leader in her field, Monika says women
have much to offer the industry and is dedicated to mentoring others.
"My achievements have been acknowledged
with the Best Woman Contractor prize at the European Women In Construction
& Engineering Awards, and this is a humbling but very proud moment for
me," said Monika who is the founder and managing director of Golden
Houses.
"I believe that better people make better
businesses, and I combined this approach with my construction experience to
start a successful company.
"I hope that this award means I can
continue creating fantastic developments while mentoring other women in the
field and helping them believe in their capabilities."
She adds women "bring a lot" to the
construction industry, describing her own perfectionism and problem-solving
skills - and the fostering and promotion of teamwork.
She said: "Balancing 'soft' and 'hard'
skills, I develop and enhance the talent around me, while meticulously
monitoring the progress of projects and fostering innovation by using
neuroscience, emotional dexterity and Artificial Intelligence to improve
processes and efficiency."
The Polish entrepreneur, who spoke no English
when she first arrived in the UK with her "big dream" for Golden
Houses, believes these attributes have contributed to the huge success of the
company.
"Golden Houses Developments presents a new
attitude in construction, where conflict is resolved smoothly and the team’s
energy is channelled into delivering superb work on time and on budget,"
she said.
"I believe in inspiring my team to uphold
the highest standards in everything that they do."
It is hoped these awards will inspire other
women to work and succeed in construction and engineering and encourage related
companies to employ and train more women.
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