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Is the clich\u00e9 true that the construction industry is still a \u201cman\u2019s world\u201d? What does that mean today for women who work in the industry? What specific challenges and barriers do they face, and how can we address them to achieve a better gender balance? We put these questions to Sarai Bervoets, Chief Commercial Officer and member of the executive board at Group Jansen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clich\u00e9 or fact?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With one in five employees being women, Group Jansen is consciously building a women-friendly work environment. CCO Sarai Bervoets and CEO Nadia Jansen form a unique all-female executive duo. \u201cMen are part of the executive team too, you know,\u201d says the Chief Commercial Officer with a wink. \u201cBut there\u2019s a grain of truth in those clich\u00e9s. When I first set foot on a construction site as a project manager, I was often the only woman on the construction team. More than once, my male colleagues assumed I was the assistant project manager. I didn\u2019t feel the urge to immediately prove that I was \u2018the boss.\u2019 I learned to turn that to my advantage. When people underestimate you, you can surprise them all the more with your professional expertise. And as a civil engineer and architect, I can certainly hold my own. Man or woman, worker or executive: in the end, it makes no difference. Mutual respect is what counts. And that is precisely a value we hold in high regard at Group Jansen.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sarai Bervoets, Chief Commercial Officer of Group Jansen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sarai Bervoets began her career as an architect and designer and worked her way up through the roles of project manager and project director to the top of the commercial management team. Her own career path certainly seems to prove that there are opportunities for women to advance in the construction industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGood leadership qualities are not exclusively tied to gender,\u201d she believes. \u201cAny construction company that wants to weather economic fluctuations needs, first and foremost, a solid business model. That is definitely where our CEO, Nadia Jansen, shines: she\u2019s a top entrepreneur with vision. This is how Group Jansen remains future-proof thanks to a unique mix of vertical integration, diversification, and a clear focus on technological niches.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Any construction company that wants to weather economic fluctuations needs, first and foremost, a solid business model.<\/p>\nSarai Bervoets<\/strong>, Chief Commercial Officer of Group Jansen<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Pioneering with Limburg Pride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith 650 employees and 12 physical locations in the Netherlands and abroad, Group Jansen continues to build on its Limburg success story. An entrepreneurial mindset focused on growth and forward thinking is something that characterizes both of us. Innovation is essential to this. The acquisition of Sumi is a recent example of how Group Jansen puts that ambition into practice. Sumi, now renamed Jansen Smart Solutions, focuses on a comprehensive approach using BMS, EMS, and renewable energy to make buildings smarter and save energy. After all, a truly sustainable building requires technologies that communicate with one another.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advocate for Industrialized Construction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sarai Bervoets regularly participates in panel discussions and debates on the implementation of AI, BIM, and digital construction site monitoring. \u201cThe transition to intelligent prefabrication is indeed my pet project,\u201d she says. \u201cProducing as much as possible off-site means less waste on-site. By shifting as much of the construction process as possible to a smart, controlled factory environment, we take the traditional pressure and chaos off the construction sites. The result is a much more efficient supply chain and more precise execution. This aligns perfectly with the extensive digitization and industrialization that Group Jansen is committed to.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThanks to our R&D department, in-house design unit, and BIM team, we bring a unique approach to \u2018design and build\u2019 within Group Jansen. This makes us \u2018Makers,\u2019 \u2018Builders,\u2019 and \u2018Sustainers\u2019 all at once. Creativity has always been a personal driving force for me (there\u2019s that typically feminine touch again), and today that translates into designing and manufacturing products that create \u2018added value\u2019 in the market. And, of course, into stunning design-and-build projects.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Golden Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In closing, Bervoets would like to share a message with talented women: \u201cDon\u2019t let the negative stereotypes surrounding work in the construction industry deter you. The reality is often much more nuanced. If you go for it, a fascinating world awaits you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Text: Els Goethals (Louwers Mediagroep). Image: Group Jansen. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to get started in the construction industry, too? Check out our job openings!<\/span><\/h2>Go to Jobs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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